Mjan,
Thanks for asking. We pick a title for the pieces we write and go from there. They are generally done in one sitting and then are edited for spelling and reread where some things are occassionally added on. Most pieces take less than two hours in total.
We've been asked this question before and we usually simply say that we take dictation from where ever it comes from. There is a flow to writing and most writers simply sit down and write. It is always fascinating to us to see what the finished product is going to look like. We never use an outline but on some pieces we sometimes use written notes that we have assembled although we have found that it is just about as easy to just go sit down and begin as to do that.
We urge everyone to try some writing. Writing about what you like or just writing your own autobiography is a good place to start. Also, composing a daily diary is a good thing to do and will sharpen anyones writing skills. They can be done on your word processor and either printed or simply saved to your computer. We've never gone the autobiography route ourselves but we might try that one of these days. For years before we began writing, we would sit in our rocking chair and compose essays that were never written down. After the word processor came about and all of the spelling helps that it brought with it, we began to get more serious about it all. We also feel that writing is a great aid against declines in the brain that come naturally with age. We find it very fulfilling.
We hope that this might help to answer your questions.
Regards,
Joe
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