Drafting the Past Episode 62: Lyndal Roper Takes a Journey by Page and Pedal
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Mar 26, 2025 
Join historian Lyndal Roper, a Professor at the University of Oxford and expert on sixteenth-century German history, as she delves into the German Peasants' War. She shares her unique writing process, emphasizing the benefits of typing over handwriting, and how her cycling through historical landscapes fuels her creativity. Lyndal explores the often-overlooked voices of the peasants, reflecting on their experiences and ideals. Her insights into integrating physical activity with learning highlight innovative teaching methods. It's a fascinating journey through history and personal discovery!
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First Publication and Writer's Block
- Lyndal Roper's first publication was an article in Past and Present, resulting from a lecture series on Ritual.
- She got a junior research fellowship because of it, despite experiencing writer's block and initial criticism.
Embrace Screen Writing
- Embrace writing on screen to overcome writer's block.
- The inability to immediately see and edit written text can facilitate a more fluid writing process.
Exercise Before Writing
- Exercise before writing to improve focus.
- Combine physical activity with free association to generate ideas and prevent writer's block.