Chapter 2
GETTING STARTED: THE PLANNING STAGE
All of us have times when we just can’t seem to face a writing task. Whether starting a long report or a memo, we find ourselves staring at a blank screen, our minds wandering. At those times, the writing process can seem so overwhelming that we’ll do anything to avoid putting down that first word.
If you’re having a difficult time getting started and think you might be experiencing writer’s block, try the following:
• Avoid leaving your project until the last minute.
• When scheduling your project, give yourself some time to warm up to the topic.
• Jot down every idea that comes to you, quickly ...
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