Advice books on academic productivity tell you to establish a writing routine, and stick to it. The experts say it’s a mistake to think you’ll get much accomplished in frenetic bursts. So why are we ...

Reading and writing on a schedule that makes sense for you is exactly what you should be doing. If writing a couple of times a month is what works for you now, that’s great—it’s important to set goals ...

1. Schedule regular writing times If you wait for your muse to come to you, you’ll spend a lot of time not writing. Instead, recognize that you are your own muse. The only person who will drive you to ...

For many students, writing can be a challenging and sometimes daunting task. Whether it’s an essay, research paper, or a simple reflection, the pressure to produce well-thought-out and polished work ...

Writers engage in a lot of magical thinking related to our own productivity. Some of us believe we need special writing spots or particular writing implements to get the job done. Others follow ...