With remote learning having become the “new norm” for the past two years, many parents have been unwittingly thrust into the role of de facto writing coach for their kids. Or in other cases, with shifting workplaces or even careers, new demands such as frequent writing may have become part of the daily workflow. Writing doesn’t necessarily come easily to anyone, and the very act of getting started can be the hardest part. Fortunately, a growing body of research from the past half-century suggests that this needn’t be the case. In fact, it might be precisely your approach that’s getting in the way. Four key insights, in particular, can help. The Big Misconception Usually, there’s a pesky notion lurking: that all of your thoughts need to be in good order before beginning any writing. Citing the work of scholars before him, pioneering linguist Stephen Krashen said, “Inspiration does not typically …