246: [Writing Practice Series] Two Writing Practice Extremes And Why They Don’t Work [RE-RELEASE EP 183]
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Dec 3, 2024
Delve into the pitfalls of extreme writing practices like daily writing and binge writing, which can lead to guilt and burnout. Discover the importance of nurturing a healthy relationship with writing. Learn about sustainable writing routines that support academic careers. Find out how a structured program can help you build productive habits while breaking free from outdated norms. This enlightening discussion challenges conventional wisdom and inspires a fresh approach to academic writing.
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Avoid Daily Writing
Avoid "write every day" advice, as it originates from creative writing, not scholarly writing.
Scholarly writing involves data analysis, source incorporation, and other tasks not always captured by daily word counts.
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Different Writing Processes
Creative writers use daily writing to explore ideas and develop style, sometimes finding nuggets for their work.
Scholarly writing relies on data, sources, and analysis, requiring more than just putting words on a page daily.
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Resilience
Writing every day isn't resilient; streak motivation is weak and leads to guilt upon breaking it.
A writing practice should foster a positive relationship with writing, not focus solely on frequency.
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Welcome back to another segment of the podcast series about writing practices. Today, I discuss two extreme writing practices: writing every day and binge writing.
If you've been struggling with your publication pipeline, chances are you've tried one of these methods. While it might sound logical that writing daily or cramming during off-times will help you reach your publication goals, it won't. I break down why these approaches ultimately fail and how you can build a more sustainable, relationship-based writing practice that supports your academic career.
I hope this episode helps you rethink your approach to academic writing and inspires you to start building a more positive relationship with your writing so you can get your unique message out into the world.
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