I was at a business function recently and met a woman named Fran Berman, a speaker-trainer-coach whose expertise includes training on business writing.
Hmmm.
At first glance, one might wonder why a professional organizer like myself would find this interesting.
Well, you’ve no doubt heard the cliche, “It’s the thought that counts.” And when it comes to writing, that couldn’t be more true. It is just as important to organize one’s thoughts as it is to organize one’s stuff to become more efficient.
Fran was gracious enough to share the process of organizing your thoughts and writing anything from simple emails to business reports and proposals:
- Create a mindmap to get your thoughts out of your head and onto paper.
- Organize your thoughts into an opening, body and closing.
- Free write about anything in your mindmap; don’t worry about what you say or keeping “appropriate” language.
- Edit what you’ve written.
- Proofread!
That’s it! This simple process will give you the tools you need to begin organizing your thoughts in no time. Write to me and let me know how it works for you.
Until next time,
Happy organizing!
Ah, multitasking. We pride ourselves on having the ability to do more than one thing at once. But do we really? Publius Syrus, a Roman slave in first century B.C. declares, “To do two things at once is to do neither.” 
