268: [Project Management Series] How To Approach Your Writing Like A Project Manager (Re-Release EP 3)
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May 6, 2025
Discover how to manage your academic writing like a pro! Learn essential project management skills, from breaking down big goals into bite-sized tasks to estimating how long those tasks will take. Gain insights into creating effective systems that keep your writing projects on track, even during the busiest times. Say goodbye to stress and hello to real progress as you streamline your writing process and boost productivity!
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Academic Work Requires Project Management
Academic work involves juggling research, teaching, and service, pulling us in multiple directions.
Project management skills are essential since academia rarely trains us for daily task management.
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Break Projects Into Tasks
Break writing projects into manageable tasks and put tasks on your to-do list, not whole projects.
Use templates for typical writing tasks to simplify future project breakdowns.
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Overestimate Time for Tasks
Overestimate how long writing tasks will take to create positive progress feedback.
Finishing tasks early boosts motivation and reduces guilt and overwhelm.
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Welcome to a brand-new series on Academic Writing Amplified - project management for academic writing!
Over the next few episodes, I’ll guide you through how to treat your writing like the complex, ongoing project it truly is. I’ll show you how to build systems that help you manage multiple due dates, balance competing responsibilities, and stay in control of your writing pipeline—without burning out or constantly reinventing the wheel.
In this first segment, I’m laying the foundation. I walk you through the two most important building blocks of academic writing project management:
Learning the core skills—like breaking big writing goals into manageable tasks and estimating how long those tasks take.
Creating a system that works—including templates, scheduling practices, and simple routines to keep your projects moving, even when your calendar is packed.
If you’ve ever felt like your writing is always on the back burner or you're constantly busy but never finishing anything, this episode is for you. Start the series now and learn how to take control of your writing with less stress, more structure, and real progress
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