Get started by analyzing your assignment and assessing your writing situation.

Generate ideas for finding conversations about interesting topics.

Ask questions about the conversations you’ve found.

Listen in on promising conversations by discussing your topic with others, observing the topic firsthand, and reading what others have written.

Review what you’ve learned to determine which conversation to join.

Lay the foundation for a successful writing project by taking ownership of your project, understanding writing processes, creating a writer’s notebook, and managing your time.