Which seed will you grow?--letter from an editor

I'm talking about a writing seed--a topic or theme that you will focus on for your first published piece. It's time to pick one.
So, where will you find it? In your writer's notebook.
How will you find it? Read. Start at the beginning of your writer's notebook and keep some post-its close by. Look for:
-something that feels important when you read it
-something well-written
-something you're an expert on
-something you want to know more about
-something that stirs a feeling inside you.

Mark these kinds of ideas with post-its.

Re-read the entries with post-its. Look for ideas that connect two or more entries. Look for a word, sentence, or whole entry that could be your seed.

Choose a seed and start a special section in your notebook to gather your ideas.

This special section will begin to turn into a draft by the end of the week.