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Category Archives: lockdown
lockdown writing routines – a.k.a a cheer for the humble pear
Most creative writers have their own idiosyncratic set of rituals and routines. Academic writers do too. But at least some of these practices may have had to change during WFH – working from home – during the various lockdowns. While … Continue reading
Posted in lockdown, routine, writing rituals, writing routine
Tagged academic writing, lockdown, Pat Thomson, writing rituals, writing routines
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lockdown diary
I’ve been in lockdown with my partner for two months now. I have hardly left the house, apart from the occasional walk. Well I have been outside, of course, but in our small backyard and not proper outside outside, if … Continue reading
Posted in academic writing, emotional labour, lockdown, pandemic, productivity
Tagged emotional regime, FONDA, lockdown, pandemic, Pat Thomson, producivity
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