One of the huge challenges I've seen writers, especially beginners encounter is the challenge of "how to start".
Many writers have very beautiful ideas in their minds but barely know how to put these ideas into writing. Some have a dream book in their heart but do not know how it will become a reality, simply because they don't know how to start.
What if I told you that you could overcome this limitation regardless of which category you fall into? It all boils down to how well you'll put to use all that you'll gather from reading this piece.
The truth is, many fail to realize that writing is not totally about BEING ABLE TO WRITE. Rather, it involves your ability to design a good structure for your work.
And, having a good structure is easy when you have a good outline.
Now, designing a good structure requires critical thinking about what you want your audience to know after reading your piece; that is, the main message of your piece.
On identifying the main message of your piece, you just cleared half of the challenge...
What you need next is an Outline!
An outline will help you organize your message, and you will be able to draft a good outline by critically applying your understanding of the main message of your piece.
Let's say your topic is "Technology and its relevance in our modern world." You must first understand that your main message is to educate your audience on current technology. Having figured that out, you can proceed to creating the outline for your topic.
Then, the outline should cover:
•The definition of technology
• The history of Technology
• The current relevance of technology, and so on.
Now, starting with the definition of technology will help carry your audience along even if they know nothing about technology before.
Writing on the history of technology will make your piece reliable, and the confidence of your audience for your piece will increase.
Moving to write on the present day relevance of technology will no longer be strange to your audience. Even if they know nothing about technology, they will believe you because you have given them a good foundation.
Also, the history of technology is your proof that what you're telling them about current technology is true. It makes your information reliable.
Aside from your audience, a good outline will guide your search and also help you overcome writers' block.
So, once you understand the main message of your piece, then you are good to go.
• Start with an outline, write on each outline.
• Think and rethink it until there's a strong coherence between each paragraph of your work.
One should not read one paragraph of your piece and be confused at the next paragraph.
Creating a good structure for your piece
Tips for creating a good outline includes:
• Maximize your critical thinking abilities along with the use of your creative and imaginative mind.
• You should be able to read from various perspectives and test how well it helps you.
• Once you discover there's a mistake, do well to erase, rewrite, rephrase, etc .
• Diligence is important when it comes to writing.
The three attitudes of a good writer must come into play (sacrifice, consistency, and practice). With these you can start and finish that piece in your mind!
What's stopping you from writing that beautiful piece already? Go for it! Success!!!
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