creativity

Wrestling with the question

Wrestling with the question indicates that you’re not accepting the usual assumptions and you’re up for a battle of ideas.

Keep changing what you are studying to keep revision fresh.

The particular rhythms of repetitive tasks and tedious domestic duties can give you valuable problem-solving space.

Deciding who is the protagonist helps you tell your story with greatest impact.

Students use critical thinking all the time but often aren't sure how to apply it to academic tasks.

'Freewriting is a marvellous complement to academic writing.'

To keep your writing in shape, do some reading outside your subject area for inspiration.

To improve your productivity, simply put your phone away for a while.

If we let our conscious critical mind judge us, it can stop us getting started with the composing process.

Try working somewhere different to gain a new perspective on your writing.