Head Space

Calm productivity for academics

No longer active

This site is now an archive of my previous work. I have moved all my ongoing writing to https://michael-rowe.github.io/home-michael/

Tag: practice

  • Academic skill development: Excellence through deliberate practice

    Most professionals have structured approaches to skill development, but academics often just do the work without deliberately improving their craft. Apply deliberate academic skill development practices to enhance your writing, reading, and analytical abilities – transforming routine tasks into opportunities for meaningful professional growth.

  • Writing generates writing

    Writing generates writing. Even if most of the early drafts end up getting deleted, you probably needed to write them to stimulate the thinking that was necessary to get to the final version.

  • Stephen King: On writing

    On Writing, by Stephen King, blends memoir and practical advice, giving writers a glimpse into the creative process while offering valuable tools. From embracing authentic voice to developing a daily writing routine, King’s insights help writers—especially busy academics—cultivate a productive, disciplined approach to their craft.