Post 175. How to build momentum with your summer writing. June 9, 2025
Dear writing friends,
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Tip of the Week
Are you motivated to write this summer? If yes, great! If no, there are many things you can DO to get the motivation flowing. I’m focusing on some short tips to “Feed Motivation” stemming from my co-authored book with Patricia Goodson, Keep Writing: 101 Strategies for Academic Writers. I’ll give you a “taste”, but you can learn more by purchasing and reading this great resource. The book will be part of our “Book Club” (read about it below) for Fall 2025!
One thing you can try to “feed your motivation” for writing/moving your project forward is to “mimic athletes” and “warm up before a practice session” (p. 35).
How?
Our book has many ideas, but one you can try right now is to “free write”.
Set your timer for 5-10 minutes and write down anything that comes to mind.
It can be thoughts and feelings about your project.
It can be all the annoying “to-do” things on your mind.
It can be hopes and dreams for yourself and/or your research or specific project.
It can be a combination of all of the above…really, it can be anything.
The point is to get the momentum flowing, which can be very motivational.
Try it and see what happens!
We’ll be reading this book as part of the Book Club (see below) in Fall 2025!
Until next time…happy writing, productivity, and truth-seeking!
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