Learn why two hours of writing per week is enough to clear your publication pipeline. Debunking the myth of needing large blocks of time, the podcast emphasizes the importance of regular writing sessions and completing unfinished projects. Discover the navigate program that helps strengthen your writing practice with a 12-week curriculum.
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Two Hours vs. Zero
Two hours a week of writing is more effective than zero hours if your current strategy isn't working.
Re-evaluate beliefs about needing large time blocks, which can hinder progress.
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Spaciousness vs. Rest
The desire for spaciousness in calendars can lead to reserving entire days for writing, but exhaustion might cause that time to be used for rest instead.
Integrate rest throughout the week instead of sacrificing dedicated writing time.
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Avoid All-or-Nothing Thinking
Avoid all-or-nothing thinking, like believing you must write every day or not at all.
Missing a few days doesn't invalidate the whole week; any writing is better than none.
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Are you an academic who is struggling to get articles published? You only need to spend two hours per week writing to clear your publication pipeline. I know two hours doesn’t seem like enough time, but trust me - this method is more effective than your current writing strategy!
In this episode, I share why two hours of writing a week is enough. First, I demystify common beliefs about writing that hold academics back from moving the needle on their publication pipeline. Then, I explain the critical skills every professor must develop to build a sustainable relationship-based writing practice. With the proper tools, two hours of writing per week will allow you to power through your publication pipeline without sacrificing rest or career-advancing project opportunities.
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