Not sure if this helps you, but when I write I use 25min Pomodoro time boxes, and then see how much was done in that time box - to then gauge how many more sets I need to do.
Your comment on 'how many more sets I need to do' has triggered another thought. I've been mulling how 'definition of done' applies to writing. It seems obvious that it's completely different for a book vs. an online article or a comment. (I'm thinking of writing down my DoD on a page here as I evolve it.)
For articles, I've seen a lot of advice recommending not to agonize over whether it's perfect, to just get it out there and move on and keep getting better. So I'm trying to resist the perfectionist inclination to keep polishing and revising and tweaking before I click Publish. Curious, how do you decide whether something you're writing is 'good enough' to be considered done?
That makes total sense. So far I seem to write best in long bursts - when I can grab a time window when my family is doing something else and won't need me for a few hours, I get into flow and write like mad ;) I should probably try breaking those bursts into 25 minute Pomodoros though - I'm sure it would be better for me physically and ergonomically!
Not sure if this helps you, but when I write I use 25min Pomodoro time boxes, and then see how much was done in that time box - to then gauge how many more sets I need to do.
Your comment on 'how many more sets I need to do' has triggered another thought. I've been mulling how 'definition of done' applies to writing. It seems obvious that it's completely different for a book vs. an online article or a comment. (I'm thinking of writing down my DoD on a page here as I evolve it.)
For articles, I've seen a lot of advice recommending not to agonize over whether it's perfect, to just get it out there and move on and keep getting better. So I'm trying to resist the perfectionist inclination to keep polishing and revising and tweaking before I click Publish. Curious, how do you decide whether something you're writing is 'good enough' to be considered done?
I try and get two people to give me feedback before I push go, and those two should be in my target customer group.
That's a solid guideline! (here's one of the articles I read & liked about 'opening the tap' and not holding out for perfection - https://substack.com/@amritaroy/note/c-50847545)
That makes total sense. So far I seem to write best in long bursts - when I can grab a time window when my family is doing something else and won't need me for a few hours, I get into flow and write like mad ;) I should probably try breaking those bursts into 25 minute Pomodoros though - I'm sure it would be better for me physically and ergonomically!