241: [Writing Practice Series] Making A Date With Your Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 65]
Oct 29, 2024
Discover the art of keeping writing dates and prioritizing your academic work. Learn effective strategies to combat distractions and assert your time. The importance of self-accountability comes to the forefront, helping you build sustainable writing habits. Explore how to treat your writing like an important appointment and make time for what truly matters. Gain insights into empowering practices that uplift scholars, especially women and non-binary individuals, to enhance their productivity and confidence in writing.
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Consistent Writing Dates
Make and keep consistent writing dates.
Start with small, manageable time blocks, like one hour per week.
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Consistency over Quantity
Avoid binge writing or aiming for unrealistic daily writing goals.
Prioritize consistency by writing regularly, even if it's just for a short period.
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Scheduling and Time Management
Schedule writing time in your calendar, treating it like any other important appointment.
Use a planner or digital calendar to manage your time effectively.
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Welcome to another segment of the podcast series about writing practices and establishing sustainable writing habits in academia. Today, I am discussing how to make and keep a writing date.
As a scholar, you juggle many responsibilities, and it can be challenging to say no when things come up that interfere with your writing date. We allow these "urgent" requests to overshadow the importance of your writing. There will always be something or someone pulling at our time, and we need to learn how to say "no" and prioritize our writing practice.
I share strategies to help you build a consistent writing practice by scheduling writing dates in small time blocks during your most productive time of the week. I also emphasize the importance of self-accountability and strengthening your time and project management skills. Finally, I explain how professional development can help establish boundaries around your time and give your writing the importance it deserves.
If you struggle to make and keep writing dates, this episode is for you. Tune in for key insights about building a sustainable relationship-based writing practice.
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