After i left bbn and had no plans, i suddenly had the mental energy to attack that wo. So how did i do that as a beginner? That was an interesting question. I learned as little as possiblereting the book and drafted it fast so that it would retain that beginner's perspective on what needed to be in it. Needed to be said, and what was hard or easy. And of course, i tested many drafts on wonderful volunteers, a you're surrounded by many other beginners.