DO YOU HAVE THE 411?
Find yourself struggling with a piece for seemingly no good reason?

Sometimes writer's block isn't the problem - it's information block! You know how 
to write, but some of the background elements are missing to really get you moving.
  
Questions to ask yourself and others so you and your keyboard will click once again: 
   
1. Who is the audience? 
2. What am I looking for this piece to accomplish?
3. What additional resources can provide information?  
  
Occasionally the resource that can help the most is the person who gave you the 
assignment. Make sure all expectations are clear and the following answered: 
  
4. When does the piece need to be finalized, including approval?
5. Do you want to see a preliminary draft? 
6. What is your vision for the piece? 
7. Any areas I should emphasize or avoid?
  
Once you bust through the block and complete your writing, question yourself once 
again:  
  
8. Does this writing accomplish what it needs to? 
9. Am I pleased to put my name in bold at the top? (Even if your name isn't going 
there, would you be proud if it did? In 72 point?) 
10. Have I proofed it thoroughly so little misses don't mar the final product?  
  
There's a give and take to writing - you can't do it all yourself and others can't do 
it all for you. Like so much in life, it takes a balance between asking and receiving. 
Use these tips to stay in good flow!  
  
© 2004 Donna Kozik. For information about Donna’s writing services, visit http://www.DonnaKozik.com.