Top 10 Reasons to Revise

1. You just can't help yourself! Revision occurs throughout the writing process.
2. Revision can generate new ideas.
3. Revision can result in a better structure/organization.
4. Revision may mean throwing out pieces thereby creating a stronger whole.
5. The idea of revision being recursive blows a hole in the linear model of writing.
6. Finding strong nouns/verbs instead of adjectives/adverbs strengthens your writing.
7. To flush out ideas from generalizations to snapshots or thoughtshots.
8. To make sure your tone is appropriate for your audience.
9. To focus on word choices and add details that make your piece sing.
10. Because your teacher tells you to.