: Keep an idea file or notebook at all times. Let your concepts "incubate" for a while before trying to formalize them. 2. Drafting and Structure
Creating a long-form guide—whether it’s for a technical process, a hobby like The Long Dark , or creative writing—requires a shift from simple "how-to" bullet points to a structured "mode of thought".
When drafting, focus on quantity over quality initially—what some writers call "exploding on the paper" or "puking on the paper".