The key(s) to brief writing success

(Idea stolen from Bevy)

1. Completely forget lunch plans with friend
2. Clear off work space
3. Have beverages ready -- herbal tea first, coffee and diet coke waiting in the wings
4. Get dog exhausted so that he doesn't even raise his head from the couch when the mail guy comes
4. Organize CD conducive to brief writing
5. Blog about how ready you are to write brief