Wrap-Up
In this lesson we examined:
- The benefit of breaking writing into sections
- How to approach rough drafts, and feelings of perfectionism and self-doubt
- Time management tools and motivational methods
- The importance of assessing what works for you
We hope this lesson was useful in getting to better understand several aspects of self-management in the writing process and that you feel prepared to further explore your research project. In Course 5, Lesson 1, you’ll learn about working with editors and peer reviewers.
You may also be interested in the following lessons:
- Bard, Ellen. “Look After Yourself: Self Care for Writers.” The Creative Penn. April 24, 2019. https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/04/24/look-after-yourself-self-care-for-writers/. (Provides an overview of self-care concepts, along with suggested activities designed to support writers.)
- Izeznstark, Amanda, Agee, Ann, Jackson, Holly, Sandelli, Anna, and Linds Roberts. “The First Next Step: Research and Writing for Librarians.” The University of Rhode Island University Libraries. October 31, 2022. https://uri.libguides.com/researchwriting. (Includes links to time-tracking and productivity tools, and presentation materials covering how to navigate feelings of fear, guilt, and imposter syndrome when writing as a librarian.)
- Sheets, Laura. “Your Tenure-Track Toolbox: Tips, Tricks, & Tech for Success.” The Librarian Parlor. January 28, 2020. https://libparlor.com/2020/01/28/your-tenure-track-toolbox-tips-tricks-tech-for-success/. (For more about calendaring, pomodoro technique, and bullet journals.)
- Simmons College Library and Information Sciences. Mental Health for Librarians: Self-Care. August 15, 2022. https://simmonslis.libguides.com/c.php?g=1256531&p=9210265. (Provides links to self-care information relevant to librarians, along with simple exercises.)
- Sun, Tiffany. 2017. “30 Little Ways to Motivate Yourself to Write, RIGHT NOW.” The Writing Cooperative. July 12, 2017. https://writingcooperative.com/30-little-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-write-right-now-9982e80c408d. (For quick ideas when you lack motivation to write.)
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Wrap-Up
In this lesson we examined:
We hope this lesson was useful in getting to better understand several aspects of self-management in the writing process and that you feel prepared to further explore your research project. In Course 5, Lesson 1, you’ll learn about working with editors and peer reviewers.
You may also be interested in the following lessons:
Fill out our post-lesson survey! This short feedback form is meant to assess the effectiveness of each lesson and its activities in the curriculum.