The Three-Stage Process for WGTD
The Three-Stage Process for Writing to Get Things Done®
This three-stage process will make your writing easier:
- Clarifying your thoughts.
- Writing the draft.
- Revising the draft.
When you learn this process you will cut your writing time by 50% and say goodbye to Rambling Ralph.
Start by jotting down words and phrases to make a list of your key points. This will lead you to your action item and deadline.
You’ll quickly see which one of our models to use, and the draft will nearly write itself.
Clarifying Your Thoughts
List ideas on paper - What to say?
Main points?
What do the readers need to know? What are their “hot buttons?”
Level of detail?
What details do they need? What questions, concerns, objections will they raise?
What do you want to get done?
Do the readers need to do anything? What’s the “bottom line”?
What is the urgency, deadline, timeline, or schedule—and why?