Start Strong: 7 Must Follow Steps For Clear, Stress-Free Writing

Imagine assembling an IKEA BILLY bookcase — without the manual.

Insurmountable, right?

The same is true when you try to, “Just sit down and write what you know.”

So, to help you avoid the anxiety inducing “I hope it turns out OK” strategy, we put together a simple 7 step framework for achieving 100% clarity in your writing, so you’re never left holding the blank page again.

Let’s dive in.

Step 1: What type of content is this?

Walk into any library in the world.

Everything written is 1 of these 3.

• Original: Like an autobiography, stemming from personal experiences.
• Curated: Think of anthologies, gathering the best from various authors.
• Researched: There are walls of academic journals filled with pages of research.

Half the battle is knowing which of these 3 roads you’re going to travel down.

So, before you sit down to write, ask yourself: Is this your own idea? Someone else’s idea? Or lots of ideas grouped together?

Decision number 1, check.