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Getting Ready to Write

This chapter covers ways in which writers can place themselves in the “mood” and “mindset” for writing. The chapter addresses the busy lives that many scholars lead and the temptation to forgo writing time in favor of meetings and other tasks. The chapter also introduces the concept of flow and the advantages of putting oneself into a mental state where thoughts can flow freely onto the screen. The concepts of building up to long writing sessions, of starting with shorter sessions, and of maintaining reasonable expectations of oneself, are also introduced. The principles introduced in this chapter may help authors to maximize their writing potential.