Some view writing as a long process including many steps while others believe only one draft is necessary; some spend hours rewriting and editing their papers while others spend the least amount of time possible. Many might wonder which method of writing is the most effective. The Maker’s Eye, written by Donald M. Murry, argues for the importance of applying the rewriting process to all papers. He states the contrast between professional and beginner writers as the amount of rewriting professional’s do verses the amateur’s one draft. The author suggests that to become a better writer, one must improve their rewriting skills which include reading your own work, learning to accept both criticism and praise, and viewing your paper from the reader’s
