Two Sylvias' Weekly Muse: February 9, 2025
Issue 145
Hello, Muse Writers!
If you are feeling a little stuck in a mid-winter slump with your writing, we have a few strategies to offer you based on the work of Robert Boice, an emeritus professor of psychology at New York’s Stony Brook University. Boice spent much of his career in psychology studying writers and the issues that can arise around creativity and productivity. Part of Boice’s appeal is his stress-free and Zen-like approach to developing a writing “game plan,” especially when you are struggling with getting words on the page. Below is a summary of Boice’s strategies:
Be Brief and Moderate: Boice advocates for "brief daily sessions" over binge writing. He found that writers who worked consistently for shorter periods were more productive and less prone to burnout than those who tried to cram their work into long sessions. Limiting your writing sessions to manageable amounts of time (e.g., 1–2 hours) can …