Head Space

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Tag: first draft

  • Writing to understand

    Writing to understand challenges how academics typically approach writing as a final step in research. Rather than waiting until we have complete knowledge, this post explores how writing itself can be a powerful tool for thinking and discovery, helping us make connections and clarify our understanding through the act of writing.

  • Giving early drafts substance with plain text

    The early drafts of any piece of writing aren’t meant to ‘be good’. They’re about giving early drafts substance.

  • The first draft isn’t the final product

    It’s worth noting that the first draft isn’t the final product. It’s the raw material you’ll shape into something better.

  • The first draft is the hardest

    Understanding why the first draft is so hard to write can transform your academic productivity. Rather than fighting against the difficulty of starting, learn how embracing the challenge of first drafts can lead to more productive writing sessions and better scholarly outcomes.