or·gan·ic [awr gánnik] adj
1. of living things: relating to, derived from, or characteristic of living things
2. developing naturally: occurring or developing gradually and naturally, without being forced or contrived
3. intrinsic: forming a basic and inherent part of something and largely responsible for its identity or makeup
4. naturally efficiently organized: being made of parts that exist together in a seemingly natural relationship that makes for organized efficiency
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2. developing naturally: occurring or developing gradually and naturally, without being forced or contrived
3. intrinsic: forming a basic and inherent part of something and largely responsible for its identity or makeup
4. naturally efficiently organized: being made of parts that exist together in a seemingly natural relationship that makes for organized efficiency
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The writing process should be organic. Living, messy, natural. The best kind of garden that's not too rigid but also planned well enough that the weeds don't take over, the plants co-habitate in a pleasing way to the eye and to each other.
Think about what goes into planning that kind of garden... you consider the end goal, who it's for, where each plant will go, when different parts need to be blooming for maximum appeal but then you start.
You gotta dig, get your hands grimy. It may rain and delay the process. You can use your best gardening skills but you can't control the showers, the sunshine, the animals... it's a battle. You may have to change some plans. Some plants may need to be cut back to give others more room. Some will not make it even though they were supposed to be an important part; the soil just isn't right.
It's organic, alive, real, a bit chaotic. It's important to plan. It's important to be able to change those plans. It's important to see it through to the end.
I'd love to create a garden of words for you. I can create all kinds of word gardens, including but very definitely not limited to:
-an interview with your CEO, or Betty who's been a security guard for 30+ years, for the company blog.
-a healthcare article the doctor wrote that needs to be understandable by the general public (been here, done this and found it fun to be the translator).
-an advertorial or native advertisement about your small business.
-pretty much anything that I get to dig in, research or interview, find the story and write about.
I am also a pretty good editor and am willing to give feedback on extraneous phrases, grammar and spelling issues, and confusing parts.
Last but certainly not least, I would love to hold your hand through your own writing process as a writing coach.
Just click the relevant button below to find out more details.
Think about what goes into planning that kind of garden... you consider the end goal, who it's for, where each plant will go, when different parts need to be blooming for maximum appeal but then you start.
You gotta dig, get your hands grimy. It may rain and delay the process. You can use your best gardening skills but you can't control the showers, the sunshine, the animals... it's a battle. You may have to change some plans. Some plants may need to be cut back to give others more room. Some will not make it even though they were supposed to be an important part; the soil just isn't right.
It's organic, alive, real, a bit chaotic. It's important to plan. It's important to be able to change those plans. It's important to see it through to the end.
I'd love to create a garden of words for you. I can create all kinds of word gardens, including but very definitely not limited to:
-an interview with your CEO, or Betty who's been a security guard for 30+ years, for the company blog.
-a healthcare article the doctor wrote that needs to be understandable by the general public (been here, done this and found it fun to be the translator).
-an advertorial or native advertisement about your small business.
-pretty much anything that I get to dig in, research or interview, find the story and write about.
I am also a pretty good editor and am willing to give feedback on extraneous phrases, grammar and spelling issues, and confusing parts.
Last but certainly not least, I would love to hold your hand through your own writing process as a writing coach.
Just click the relevant button below to find out more details.
“Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts.”
-Larry King
Kimberly Blevins - Organic writing & teaching
A National Writing Project consultant since 2009, Kim Blevins began her freelance writing career 30 years ago. She's been an educator for twenty years at the college, high school, and middle school levels. Blevins blogged for Teaching Tolerance, was the editor of Springfield Lifestyle magazine, and is published in the book Great Educators 2011, MNEA Something Better magazine, MSTA School & Community magazine, Springfield Business Journal among others. She presents on creative writing techniques for all writers, intrepid ones are her specialty. Honors include an APA Honorable Mention for an article on mental health in small newspapers, Springfield Business Journal's Twenty Most Influential Women and Missouri MSTA Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee. -Emerson