How to Write Your First Draft

So, you’ve been studying the craft of writing. Maybe it's been months, maybe it's been years—either way, you know your fundamentals, and maybe a good bit more. You’ve found an idea that you’re passionate about, and you’re ready to get started. But as you’re sitting in front of that blank page or word document, the one word running through your mind is: 

“How?” 

For most writers, getting started is the most difficult part of writing. Once you manage to put your butt in the seat and crank out a few hundred words, you get into the flow of things and you’re able to write a lot more. But how do you get in the flow? Here are some tips.