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I do this with my students and it helps them get going on longer essays by giving them thee feeling they can get some writing done. It is most effective when we write TOGETHER in class for 10 minutes. Also, great to combine this with the shitty first draft writing!

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I love the idea of a full class co-writing! Thanks for sharing this, Carolyn!

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Thanks for your reply! I love that students can see that everyone makes mistakes during invention phase or shitty first drafts!

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Thank you for this. I have been having a hard time writing. Will put this 10 minutes to work and let you know.

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Good luck with it, Tomi. You can do it!

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Your latest wisdom came at just the right time, as we begin classes tomorrow and I could get consumed (okay, sidetracked) by the busy work of it all. But I will not only practice this action leading to motivation, I am going to pass on my new realization to my students, giving you proper credit, of course! I will be teaching a new version of a course for students on academic probation so the topic of motivation will surely come up...almost as much as procrastination, it's ugly sibling.

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I am glad to hear the idea resonated with you, Laura, and thanks for sharing it with your students!

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I love your write for 10 minutes approach. :) I even started a writing support group based on this idea, and it's the major reason why I'm making progress with my PhD.

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That is so wonderful to hear, Lauren! I am so glad you are making good progress.

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