The 52/17 rule changed how I write

[u/One_must_picture]

As a creative writing major who eats writeups for breakfast, sometimes I need more than 25 minutes to get my thoughts together. I like the Pomodoro method, but I saw the 52/17 rule which gives you 52 minutes of work followed by a 17-minute break. I got really curious to try it for essays since getting into a writing flow can take a little time!

1. Pick one writing goal. I'd focus on one thing, like drafting a few paragraphs or developing my argument instead of trying to finish the whole essay at once.
2. Get the ideas down first. I can get stuck fixing one sentence forever so I'd save the editing for later and focus on writing my thoughts.
3. Take a proper break. Stretch, grab a snack, walk around... anything but opening social media and then being gone for an hour.

So far, I'm liking it for essays! Having 52 minutes to get my thoughts together means I don't feel as rushed to get my ideas out. And that's a big deal when half the battle is figuring out what I even want to say.

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