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Psychology of Writing (Google searches to continue with :) (the basics of…

- - - - "the hard truth is that writing is a challenging mental process that involves uncomfortable aspects like experimentation, uncertainty, and vulnerability. She notes that writing “requires more hard-core, cognitive expenditure than many other lines of work” and that’s why most writers struggle, not because of an inspiration-draining inhibition." --https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/psychology-writers-block-overcome/
      - YOU'RE BUILDING THE ORGANIZATION AS YOU GO: "If you take an hour to write an 800-word article, how long will it take to write 800 words for a book? One hour, right? After all, 800 words are 800 words, and why would it matter if the words are for a book or an article? Yet, if you're writing a book, you'll find that the very same 800 words might take three hours or even a couple of days. It's true even if you're very confident at writing and know your material inside out. The reason for this strange phenomenon lies in the concept of energy management. Writing 800 words for a book makes your brain go back and forth about how the whole piece sits in the document. The words are not a standalone unit. They have to fit with at least with the information that comes before and what is to follow. Therefore, a simple act of changing the medium will make a massive difference to your speed and efficiency. And of course, your energy." --https://www.psychotactics.com/energy-management-writing/
    - - "The best way to combat perfectionism is to remind yourself that you’re merely working on the first draft. Thinking of your work as a first draft of many will take the pressure off to get it just right. It’s always easier to rewrite, edit, tweak, and improve a piece of imperfect writing than to try to get it right the first time round." --https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/psychology-writers-block-overcome/
  - - - "One of the best ways to beat a case of writer’s block is by engaging in physical exercise. Exercising has been proven to reduce stress, focus the mind, increase productivity, and enhance the memory. In particular, aerobic exercise such as running encourages the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that allows us to imagine new situations. While more studies are needed, research suggests that regular physical exercise can improve creativity and creative problem solving, which are needed for writing. So the next time you’re stuck in front of a blank page, put your trainers on and go for a run." https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/psychology-writers-block-overcome/
    - - "Free writing, or writing without rules, is a popular writing exercise. Start writing down any thought that might pop into your head without editing or censoring. The idea is to let your imagination roam free. Set a timer for 5 minutes and write non-stop. Don’t lift your pen from the paper or your fingers from your keyboard. After the exercise, read what you wrote and see if anything pops out that inspires you. Free writing takes practice, so give it a go and be patient the first few times you try it." --https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/psychology-writers-block-overcome/
    - - "Many writers tend to work in binges, writing nothing for weeks and then locking themselves into a room and writing for days on end. Often the sheer pressure that has built up over the past several weeks leads the writer to experience a creative block. Instead of writing in binges, try breaking down your work into smaller segments. Some writers set themselves a daily goal of words or pages—for example 1,000 words or 3 pages. This can take off some of the pressure of having to write a whole chapter or report. And the routine of sitting down every single day to write can also help you get into the flow more easily and avoid perfectionism." --https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/psychology-writers-block-overcome/
      - This reminds me of that Annie Dillard quote, about going to lion-tame every day :)
    - - "As writer Jack London (Call of the Wild) once said,
        Don’t wait for inspiration. Go after it with a club." --https://writingcooperative.com/3-ways-to-harness-your-mental-energy-so-that-you-can-write-brilliantly-562d051942ed
    - - "Negative visualization originated in a philosophy called Stoicism. Stoics periodically contemplate,but don’t worry about, “worst-case scenarios". Negative visualization is practiced to lessen the impact if these scenarios do come true. In addition, it’s intended to reduce insatiability and force you to appreciate what you do have." --https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/15-ways-boost-mental-energy-levels.html
    - - "In psychology task planning is called an ‘implementation intention’. Its complex and uses the front part of your brain, the prefrontal cortex. Implementation intentions reduce procrastination. Without a plan your brain says, ‘Oops, too hard’ when faced with a big, vague task like writing a blog post. It wanders off to find somewhere else to focus its attention. With a plan you ease its path to your goal, making resistance – and procrastination – less likely." --https://problogger.com/5-ways-write-faster/