About Course

“Developing Writing Skills: Planning and Drafting” guides you through the essential early stages of any writing project. You’ll master brainstorming techniques, outline creation, and draft workflows to turn ideas into structured, coherent first versions.

What Will You Learn?

  • Methods for effective brainstorming and idea capture
  • How to create a dynamic outline that balances structure and flexibility
  • Strategies for setting writing goals and breaking projects into manageable tasks
  • Techniques for maintaining momentum during drafting
  • Approaches to time-block writing sessions for optimal productivity
  • Best practices for self-assessing draft completeness before revision

Course Content

Brainstorming and Idea Capture

  • Mapping Ideas with Mind-Maps

Structuring Your Outline

Drafting Workflow and Self-Assessment