When the negative thoughts are crippling, critique them in double-entry format. Trust the generative process of writing. Keep perfectionist tendencies in check. The positive force is the surprise of discovery . Writers are born at the moment they write what they do not expect. . . .
Different products involve different processes.
Different personality styles have distinct composing pattern. Balance prewriting with writing and revising. Do not edit early drafts. Be flexible about how you write. Stop writing at reasonable intervals.