Academic Woman Amplified

What exactly is a writing system and why do you need one? I’m taking you through 3 parts of an effective system, and showing you why you need one.   You might think you already have a writing system if you try to write a certain number of words everyday, or you employ the Pomodoro technique in your writing sessions. But these are goals, not systems. So what is a writing system? And why do you need one?   Here is my definition of a writing system:   “A set of practices, rooted in a value system about writing, that is employed strategically to help you meet your goals.”   Let’s break that down and look at each of the 3 parts that comprise it.   A Set of Practices These are certain things that you do regularly, combinations of activities relating to your writing. This does not mean a number of words that you try to write each day. These are things like:   How and when you schedule your writing time, and how you honor that time. How you keep track of your writing progress. What rewards you give yourself for reac