Authoring a PhD thesis by Patrick Dunleavy is well worth a read.I think its aimed more at social science students, but Im in biological sciences and found that most of the information is applicable to my writing too.
EMTEA, thanks for your kind words in my diary thread
i posted an answer to your question, on my diary thread, check it out. and let me know how you get on. and you're more than welcome to join in my diary and report your daily progress.