Sarah is engaged in the process of drafting her message. As she writes, she stops frequently to evaluate what she has written before finishing her thoughts. She feels that she should make each sentence thorough and accurate before she begins the next sentence. Sarah is ________.
A) suffering from the perfectionist syndrome
B) suffering from writer's block
C) correctly making sure that each sentence is perfect before she begins the next
D) accurately following the guidelines for effective drafting
E) switching between drafting and revising, a highly efficient way to compose a message

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A) The perfectionist syndrome impedes creativity and slows down the drafting process. It is best to ignore the editor in your brain while you write and focus on getting words on the page without evaluating them.

Sarah Is Engaged in the Process of Drafting Her Message