I over analize the CBEST writing topics (how to write freely?)

Hi all,

I have a problem with the CBEST writing topics. I over analize the topics. I think and think that it takes me a while to start writing. How can I just write freely without over thinking about the topic.

HELP!!!!

Writing without thinking isn't that difficult. In fact, judging from many of the essays posted here, it is far easier to do than writing thoughtfully. Just start putting down your ideas, and trust that you will end up saying something intelligent. It will help if you have a lot of familiarity with the subject matter, so that you already have a pretty good idea of what you plan to say for any given topic.

Everyone has different ways of processing information, so what is right for me might now be what is right for you. For me, it is EASY to write if I just read a few articles about the topic. While I read, I get ideas, and I write a sentence. But the sentence needs to be explained, so I write another sentence! Then, I write one more and conclude the paragraph!

So... writing and reading and writing and reading...