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Don't edit as you write
Editing slows you down and distracts you from actually writing. Postpone editing for after you have a first complete draft.
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Use placeholders
Your goal is to keep the writing flow going. Whenever you reach a point where you don't know what words to use, how to connect paragraphs, or how to express an idea, leave a placeholder and move on.
The placeholder can be anything that stands out e.g. TODO,...
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The writing process
Every piece of writing goes through five stages:
- Brainstorm — Come up with ideas that support your topic.
- Outline — Organize the ideas in a clear and logical structure.
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Outline as you brainstorm
Combine the pre-writing steps and organize ideas as you find them.
Use Deepstash to survey existing ideas on your topic and quickly find the ones you're interested in. This is also where your stashed ideas come in handy.
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Write what you already know
Start writing the parts that you've already worked out in your mind. This builds momentum and helps you determine what to write in the other sections.
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