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I have discovered that walking a very narrow path leads to broad places of peace, contentment, and provision. After an eclectic career of nonprofit leadership, museums, education and social services, Dr. Lesley Barker is transitioning to retirement devoted to full time writing. Expect surprises to come from her pen.

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Four Key Decisions Writers Must Make Before Starting to Write

Writers need to make four key decisions before starting to write. They function as guardrails for the document as it is being created. They are the boundaries that inform every revision. They are the what, who, why and how of your piece.

  1. Decide the what - your topic
  2. Decide the who - your audience
  3. Decide the why - your purpose 
  4. Decide the how - your format
Once these decisions have been determined you can use Green Light Writing to get the flow going. Then, when it's time to craft the words into a final document, you can apply Red Light Writing based on these four key decisions.

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