When you want to write a section of the dissertation, I recommend planning out what you are going to say. Some people do this in the form of an outline, some are more visual and use mindmapping or storyboarding- but you need to know where you plan to go (so you can know when you get there). One of the fastest ways to complete your writing is to plan your endpoint, and then write to that endpoint. This is very different than ‘writing until I have nothing left to say’–> this often leads to writing more than you need, and/or being left with pages of perfectly good prose….that you can’t use. Stay aware of how MUCH you need to write- is it a page? Then plan for that. Is it 5 pages? Then plan for that. Don’t waste time writing everything you know for a section that only needs two paragraphs. Being conscious of your writing endpoint- it will help your writing stay focused and on target.
