Short Writing Blocks are Worth It
With a new semester comes changes to your writing schedule. During the summer, you may have had long blocks of writing time away from faculty meetings, office hours, and course prep. Once the semester starts, you may only have short writing blocks —as short as 15-30 minutes a day— when you’re teaching, so it’s important […]
One or More: How Many Projects To Work on at Once
Summer’s finally here (at least in the Northern Hemisphere)! The weather’s warmer, the lemonade is flowing, and it’s time to get sh*t done. If you’re an academic writer, your summer work plan probably includes more than one project (keep in mind I consider each chapter of a book as a separate project). Between writing, […]
Two Reasons You’re Missing Self-Imposed Deadlines
I was talking to a client the other day who told me they were behind on their writing. They felt disappointed at their lack of progress. Unfortunately, this client isn’t unique. This is a conversation I have with many clients. Writers who fall behind on their work often internalize a sense of failure and […]