Donnie LaBarre

Senior, Consultant since Fall 2014

Advice for writers
Always keep the assignment in mind. It's easy to get lost in your writing, and suddenly you're straying from the prompt. If possible, keep a copy of the assignment sheet on hand and take a look at it occasionally to make sure you're staying on track. Better safe than sorry!

How do you get started on a writing assignment?
Before I start a first draft, I make sure I have some sort of outline. It doesn't have to be super in-depth or formal; it just has to organize my main points into a structure that flows. I also like to physically write down my outline: it makes me feel more obligated to follow it.