How To Write A Rough Draft by Ingrid Fernandez

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The Voki says, "writing a draft is important for us out in the work world. Organizing your thoughts on paper before writing them down is essential."

The man is right. What better way to organize your thoughts than to write a draft? Of course, once you've gathered your thoughts and information, you are ready to write! But what are some ways and strategies to get this job done?

Well to begin with, you need to manage your time. Make sure you have space and time to write this draft without having to rush. The more time you have, the more confidence you build. Always use positive motivation while writing! Also, prepare your work enviroment according to how you like to work. Some people like the quiet "Do not disturb" thing, yet others like to listen to music. It's your choice. After you did that, start with a section of the draft that you feel the most comfortable with. It's better to get those easy little paragraphs out of the way. The most important thing is keep your audience in mind. You don't want to be writing to a top executive and sound like you are talking to a 5 year old. Ask yourself: "What does my reader probably know?" and "What are my reader's feelings about the subject?" All of this is very important in having a successful draft.

Some ways to develop confidence:
-Do not wait for inspiration to write the rough draft, it will come to you as you write.

-Do not worry about a good opening right at the start, focus on the other areas and the opening will just flow.

-Keep writing quickly to achieve unity.

-Do not criticize youself, it's the rough draft!

-Remind yourself that no one else is reading it, unless you want them to!


Sources:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2855_write-rough-draft.html

"Writing That Works" by Walter E. Oliu, Charles T Brusaw, Gerald J Alred.