Category: Writing Strategies
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Taking an Inventory
New years, whether calendar or academic, are a good time to take stock of writing projects. Brainstorm What’s on your writing to-do list? List every project that comes to mind. What’s in-progress, what’s on the horizon that you’ve already committed to, and what’s on your dream list (i.e., “I wish I had time for this project…”)?…
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Writers Write
If writing isn’t part of your daily habits, it might be tempting to discount the merits of regular writing. Who has the time to write every day? How can writers accomplish anything if they only have 30 or 60 minutes to write? Don’t you need big chunks of time to be most effective? Many effective…
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Establishing Accountability for Writing Goals
At the end of last week’s Faculty Writing Residency, several participants noted that they have trouble making time for writing. The Residency gave them “permission” to block time to write, and they felt empowered to tell people they couldn’t schedule other meetings for the Residency week because they’d already committed to the four-day writing retreat.…