Category Archives: chunking

Structuring and sequencing chunks of writing

Posted on May 24, 2021 by pat thomson

Writers think about structure, a lot. They don’t necessarily tell that to their readers. That’s because writers often want their readers to focus on what’s been written, rather than how it’s been organised. But yes, there are loads of texts … Continue reading →

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writing targets – word count, time spent, or chunks?

Posted on June 3, 2019 by pat thomson

Many people swear by writing goals. Perhaps it’s all about time. Timers allocate a given number of minutes for each writing session – say thirty minutes each morning, or a couple of hours two or three times a week. Or … Continue reading →

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reflection on writing – or – Pavlov’s dog rules

Posted on August 17, 2012 by pat thomson

I’m sure we all know the story of Pavlov’s dog. It learnt to salivate at the sound of a metronome/bell. Poor little sod kept on thinking the noise heralded dinner, which it did – but only some of the time. … Continue reading →