This week, I'd like you to write for a few (10-15) minutes about how you write. Chapter 2 of the book discusses this topic in more depth; here are some prompt questions to get you started.

Planning

• What do you typically need to do before you start writing?
• Do you write from outlines? notes? If so, do you use a standard outline format?

Drafting

• How long can you write at a stretch?
• When you get writer's block, how do you overcome it?
• Where do you start writing-- with the introduction? the conclusion? whatever seems easiest?

Revision

• How do you revise your writing? Are there specific things you look for?  
• When do you revise-- as you go, at the very end, or both?

General

• What are some strategies from the book you might like to try?