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Four steps that make writing less overwhelming

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Four steps that make writing less overwhelming

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For many people, the easiest thing to procrastinate about is working on a big report, or really anything that requires a substantial amount of writing. With each new assignment, you tell yourself, "This one will be different. I'll get started right away." But it's hard, so you put it off.

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Break it down

Big projects seem overwhelming. Usually, when we're faced with projects like that, we tend to push them to the side in favor of smaller tasks that are easier to tackle.

Turn a big project int...

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Make an outline

Having a clear sense of structure in mind when you start writing is really helpful.

So make sure you generate an outline. Start by making a list of the various sections you think you’ll need ...

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Just get something down

Don't get stuck in the process of trying to find the perfect words. Start by drafting something.

Write down a bunch of sentences that relate to the outline you constructed. Then, you can go b...

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Write for five more minutes

When you feel the urge to quit writing, tell yourself that you’re going to write for five more minutes.

You might even get a second wind and write for more than five minutes. And more i...

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10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Business Writing Skills

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Stop and think about how many emails you write each day at work. According to a study conducted by Carleton University, professionals spend one-third of their time at work reading and answering emails. You might spend more than this, or less, but chances are, a significant portion of your day is spent writing something.

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The value of solid writing skills

Being a good writer helps you stand out from the crowd.
Repeated writing mistakes affect your reputation and credibility in the future.
Your writing is one of the primary mediums in which you will be judged throughout your life.
Your writing communicates your thoughts, and it’s important that those thoughts are conveyed in the clearest, most eloquent way possible.

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Kurt Vonnegut

"Why should you examine your writing style with the idea of improving it? Do so as a mark of respect for your readers, whatever you’re writing.”

The “5 Ws + H” method

... for establishing what and how you will write:

Who: Who is my audience?
What: What do they need to know?
When: When does this apply, when did this happen, or when do they need to know it by?
Where: Where is this happening?
Why: Why do they need this information?
How: How should they use this information?

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