Writing Management
Writing Management
To gain control in writing a long document, try writing management, just like basic project management.
Project Management
Plan, Write, Finish
To gain control over a long document, apply project management.
Or contact me for document analysis and support – I’ve worked with other writers to complete articles, theses, proposals, and books.
Common Cases
- Writing motivation – how to move past writer’s block / just not wanting to write
- Book proposals – what does the publisher really want to read
- Multiple projects – what to tackle first
- Delayed projects – how to get back on track
- Restarting a thesis clock – how to work with the university and finish
Plan, Write, Finish – project management steps
- Manage content and stakeholders – initiate and plan
- Write a draft document – execute
- Review, revise, and refine text – monitor and control
- Submit and defend/revise/finish – close
Advisors and Students
- Advisors – Encourage students to use basic project management. Ask them to work backwards from due date to create a one-page plan. Use the plan to agree on content, quality expectations, and timelines.
- Students – Control document production and anxiety. Create a simple plan that will help you see that you are on track or if you need to alert your advisor that you may have issues to finish on time.