Chapter 3

DRAFTING: WRITING IT DOWN

Now that you know what you’re going to write, the ideas to include, and the order in which to include them, it’s time to put your plan into action.

In writing your first draft, you’ll be focusing on paragraphs and sentences. You’ll need to organize the paragraphs and structure the sentences in your writing in a way that clearly conveys your message and ideas.

TURNING OFF YOUR INNER CRITIC

Plunge into your first draft with the goal of putting your thoughts in writing. Leave concerns about tone, word choice, spelling, ...

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