12 Steps for Writers, Part 1

I've seen tongue-in-cheek versions of the 12 steps for writers before, usually with snarky and amusing plays on a 12 step program.  (Example: "6. Were entirely ready to have the editor hack the manuscript into little pieces of rotting sushi.")  However, I promised myself that one day, I'd have the guts to post what I feel would be a helpful "12 Step" blog, specifically for writers, adapted from the 12 steps of most Anonymous programs.

So, today's that day.  I'm breaking this down, three steps ...