“How do I prepare myself for writing?” is a common question with no single correct answer. When do you do your best work? Whatever your work or task may be, it doesn’t have to be writing. Some people work best in the morning, others only after their daily dose of coffee. Still, others burn the midnight oil and work well late into the night while their colleagues lose their productive edge as the sun sets. “To thine own self be true” is a great idea when you have the freedom to choose when you work, but increasingly, our lives are governed by schedules and deadlines that we do not control. You may have a deadline that requires you to work late at night when you recognize that you are far more productive early in the morning. If you can, consider one important step to writing success: knowing when you are most productive. Dedication and perseverance are required if you cannot choose your timing. The job must be completed, and the show must go on. Your effort demonstrates self-control and forbearance (as opposed to impatience and procrastination) and implies professionalism.
5.1: Think, Then Write – Writing Preparation
5.2: A Planning Checklist for Business Messages
5.3: Research and Investigation – Getting Started
5.4: Ethics, Plagiarism, and Reliable Sources
5.5: Completing Your Research and Investigation
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