Write in short bursts.

If writing is difficult for you, it might be because you’re allowing yourself too much time to do it. More time does not always equal a better product. If you are avoiding writing or can’t seem to get into it, try writing in short bursts. Set a time for 5 minutes and write for the whole 5 minutes. After this, decide whether you want to write for another 5. If so, set the timer again, and write for 5 more minutes. The faster you write, the less agonizing it will be. If you can’t think of what to write for even a 5 minute block, it might be that you need to read more or think more first. When your ideas are well formed, a 5 minute writing burst can be just what you need to overcome the fear of the blank page. Done repeatedly, the writing in 5 minute bursts can add up quickly.

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