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Developing a Writing Practice

Why Your Writing Habit Isn’t Broken—It Just Needs Recalibrating
Focusing on what has worked in the past can be helpful for building momentum now.
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Jenn McClearen, PhD
Deep Work for Academic Writers | Ep. 4
If you’ve ever ended the day feeling mentally wiped out with little real writing progress to show for it, this episode is for you.
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Jenn McClearen, PhD
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Stop Waiting for the Perfect Writing Conditions | Ep. 2
Want Less Email?
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What If Writing Didn't Have to Emotionally Drain You?
Addressing how you feel about writing does wonders for your ability to do it
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Jenn McClearen, PhD
Your Writing Practice Doesn’t Have to Look the Same Every Day
The other day, I came across a quote from James Clear, who wrote Atomic Habits, that really resonates for writing:
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Tired of forcing writing when your brain is fried?
Here's a more flexible method that considers your available energy.
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Jenn McClearen, PhD
Small steps back to writing in troubled times
Gentle practices for keeping your writing alive when the world feels overwhelming
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Jenn McClearen, PhD
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Why You Should Join (or Start) a Writing Group This Semester
Some thoughts and a quick peek at the research
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Jenn McClearen, PhD
The No-One-Size-Fits-All Guide to Building a Writing Practice
Why trial and error is a good practice.
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Jenn McClearen, PhD
Confessions of a Reformed “Write 30 Minutes a Day” Evangelist
A rewind from the archives!
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Find your Cyprus: On inspiration and creativity in writing
You don't have to be inspired to write, but it certainly doesn't hurt.
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Jenn McClearen, PhD
Rewind: Our Old Friend Perfectionism
How the Quest for Perfection Gets in Your Way
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Jenn McClearen, PhD
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