How does this new information fit with what I already know? Do I agree or disagree? Why?

Don’t just look at what the author said, but how they said it. Why did that sentence make you feel something? Why was that argument so easy to follow?

Imagine a specific person reading your work. Are you helping them, entertaining them, or challenging them? Writing is an act of service.

These three stages aren't a straight line; they’re a circle. Your will reveal gaps in your knowledge, which sends you back to reading , which sparks new reflections . Are you working on a specific project right now, or

Use simple, everyday words. If a reader has to work too hard to understand your point, they’ll stop reading.

Every paragraph should answer why the reader should care. If it doesn't serve the reader, cut it.

If you only read people who think like you, your writing will be narrow. Read different genres, eras, and perspectives to expand your vocabulary and empathy. 2. Reflection: The Processing