FIVE WAYS I prepare prior to beginning the task of writing a manuscript:

 

 

 

1. Determine who my reading audience is going to be.

 

2. Brainstorm ideas that are relevant to the topic or message I would like to convey to my readers.

 

3. Set an amount of time I would like to dedicate to the task of writing each chapter.

 

4. Locate a tranquil place free from distractions; turning off the phone and connections to others.

 

5. Develop a clear understanding of how I would like the message to be communicated to readers.