Writing: A Grand Adventure - Step Three

The third step in the writing process is what I like to refer to as 'letting it sit'.

Step Three - Letting it Sit

A little known, but important, step in the writing process is learning to let your writing sit for a few days, weeks, or even months. Time and distance will give you a different perspective. This is why it is imperative to start a writing assignment as soon as it is assigned. You need to let your first draft sit. (And let your second draft sit, and your third draft, etc, etc.)

Tools for Letting it Sit:

Patience

Next Step: Editing, Rewriting, and Massaging Your Story