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Now that it's time to write...What do I do?


 * Make a working copy of your paragraph, poem, story, report or paper
 * Be selective in the ideas that you include. You don't have to include //everything// that was in your prewriting!


 * Pick your best ideas. Make sure they relate to each other and your topic.


 * WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! Don't stop once you start writing. Revising and editing come later. Just let the ideas flow.


 * Don't count words. Don't ask your teacher how long it should be or when it is done. When YOU feel that you have completed your ideas, you are then ready to go to the next stage.


 * HOLD IT! Before going to the next stage, make sure you have enough content to work with. If you feel that you are lacking content, go back to your prewriting for more ideas and details.