How to Write a Long Form Piece: A Professor's Process

Learn about the ideal writing schedule of a busy professor balancing multiple jobs. Writing sessions include breaking the seal, gathering sources, writing the first paragraph, and finishing the article throughout the week. The schedule also allows for fact-checking and polishing before filing on Tuesdays. If falling behind, extra writing sessions are added on the weekends. The goal is to minimize the impact on the author's daily schedule. Happy hour sessions and Sunday mornings are usually the only dedicated writing times, allowing the author to balance writing with other aspects of their life.