Title: Mastering Your Dissertation Journey: Insights from "Writing Your Dissertation In Fifteen

Minutes A Day" by Joan Bolker

Embarking on the journey of writing a dissertation is often seen as a daunting task, laden with
challenges and uncertainties. Joan Bolker, in her seminal work "Writing Your Dissertation In Fifteen
Minutes A Day," offers invaluable insights and strategies to navigate this complex process. From
managing time effectively to overcoming writer's block, Bolker's approach has empowered countless
scholars to conquer the formidable task of dissertation writing.

One of the most significant hurdles in dissertation writing is the sheer magnitude of the project.
Crafting a comprehensive research document demands meticulous planning, extensive research, and
articulate writing. Moreover, the pressure to produce original insights adds another layer of
complexity to the process. Many aspiring scholars find themselves overwhelmed by the enormity of
the task, often unsure where to begin.

Furthermore, the emotional toll of dissertation writing cannot be overstated. Feelings of self-doubt,
perfectionism, and fear of failure are common among doctoral candidates. Procrastination and
writer's block can further exacerbate these challenges, leading to frustration and anxiety.

In the face of these obstacles, Bolker advocates for a disciplined and structured approach to writing.
The premise of her book, "Writing Your Dissertation In Fifteen Minutes A Day," may seem ambitious
at first glance, but it underscores the importance of consistency and perseverance. By dedicating a
small portion of each day to writing, even amidst a busy schedule, scholars can make steady progress
towards completing their dissertations.

Bolker's methodology emphasizes the power of habit and routine in overcoming procrastination and
writer's block. By establishing a regular writing practice, scholars can gradually chip away at the
monumental task of dissertation writing. Whether it's jotting down ideas, outlining chapters, or
revising drafts, every small effort contributes to the larger goal of completion.

Additionally, Bolker offers practical tips for managing time effectively and setting realistic goals.
Breaking down the dissertation into manageable tasks helps alleviate feelings of overwhelm and
provides a clear roadmap for progress. Moreover, she encourages scholars to embrace imperfection
and view writing as a process of exploration and discovery rather than a quest for perfection.

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In conclusion, writing a dissertation is undoubtedly a formidable challenge, but it is not

insurmountable. By adopting a disciplined approach, seeking support when needed, and drawing
inspiration from resources like Joan Bolker's "Writing Your Dissertation In Fifteen Minutes A Day,"
scholars can navigate this complex journey with confidence and resilience. With determination and
perseverance, success is within reach.
There were many helpful ideas, especially how to journal and write down the process of what you are
doing right now - and what you need to do as next steps. Many of the strategies the author
recommends are things I was already doing. Overall, an engaging and quick read with some good
material. I highly recommend this to anyone who is working on their dissertation or plans to in the
future. She encourages them to pay close attention to their writing method in order to discover their
individual work strategies that promote productivity; to stop feeling fearful that they may disappoint
their advisors or family members; and to tailor their theses to their own writing style and personality
needs. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. Bolker's approach is humorous
and realistic, with a lot of tips that can be put to good use. FYI: I decide to write this review because
the author strongly suggest to keep writing everyday, even at least 10-15 minutes. She approached
the problem of writing from a psychological angle. If you're considering signing up for the Write
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completely different. Using field-tested strategies she assists the student through the entire thesis-
writing process, offering advice on choosing a topic and an advisor, on disciplining one's self to
work at least fifteen minutes each day; setting short-term deadlines, on revising and defing the
thesis, and on life and publication after the dissertation. Bolker makes writing the dissertation an
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rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I am not sure if they were
expecting this book to write the dissertation for them. After reading Joan Bolker’s writing guide,
there are three main points to keep in mind. And she admits that it's unlikely you'll actually finish a
dissertation at that speed. Using positive reinforcement, she begins by reminding thesis writers that
being able to devote themselves to a project that truly interests them can be a pleasurable adventure.
She says: “I’ve given this book the title Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day because I
thought it would get your attention; but it’s also true that if you begin by working on your thesis
fifteen minutes every day, you’ll dramatically increase the odds that you’ll finish it. She also offers
strategies for dealing with both internal and external distractions and for fending off writer's block.
But there are ways to make the journey more manageable, and even enjoyable. Although the author is
not an engineer, but as an engineer I agree with most of the opinions that she suggest (recommend for
engineer who is pursing a PhD degree). But it’s not completely true: even if you are following the
schedule (I don’t even mention you falling behind), 15 minutes a day won’t make the dissertation
written on time and the author of “Write Your Dissertation in 15 Minutes a Day” fully agrees with it.
I used the book because I wanted to learn more about my writing issue's. Joan Bolker, midwife to
more than one hundred dissertations and co-founder of the Harvard Writing Center, offers invaluable
suggestions for the graduate-student writer.
There are also some other ideas like free-writing first, making your thoughts overflow and then
turning these into the first, second or last draft which I think can help me in general. Used books do
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notes Release Year 1998 Subject Area Education Book Title Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen
Minutes a Day: A Guide to. There were many helpful ideas, especially how to journal and write
down the process of what you are doing right now - and what you need to do as next steps. This
item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. I sympathize to a degree, and sometimes it
is helpful to have somebody say that in our age of being able to do it all, but overall I'd disagree. The
whole point of this book is that it forces you to develop a daily writing habit that can keep you from
getting stuck (writer’s block is a frequent phenomenon in academic writing). But the guidence was
more than beneficial because as the author summarizes it just requires us to put in the work. But some
of the static is about a much deeper part of being a writer: there is something inherently and
wonderfully selfish about claiming time for one’s own thoughts and words, about taking them
seriously enough to dedicate a major piece of your life to them, and a smaller piece to the needs of
others. Bolker makes writing the dissertation an enjoyable challenge. Read more. I am not sure if
they were expecting this book to write the dissertation for them. When you read novels and are
supposedly inside a character’s mind, what you usually see is a neat, single line of thought (Joyce’s
Ulysses is one of the wonderful exceptions). Refresh Browser Shipping: Does not ship to Ukraine.
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suggests it might. She also offers strategies for dealing with both internal and external distractions
and for fending off writer's block. Using field-tested strategies she assists the student through the
entire thesis-writing process, offering advice on choosing a topic and an advisor, on disciplining one's
self to work at least fifteen minutes each day; setting short-term deadlines, on revising and defing
the thesis, and on life and publication after the dissertation. She encourages them to pay close
attention to their writing method in order to discover their individual work strategies that promote
productivity; to stop feeling fearful that they may disappoint their advisors or family members; and
to tailor their theses to their own writing style and personality needs. The key to writing is to write
while you are thinking, or even before. But I believe that everybody who has a thesis to produce
MUST read Joan Bolker. As a clinical psychologist who cofounded the Harvard Writing Center,
Bolker has helped hundreds of writers complete their dissertations. But it is honest, sometimes
funny, and often inspiring - which is pretty good for a book on writing nonfiction. I used the book
because I wanted to learn more about my writing issue's. There were many helpful ideas, especially
how to journal and write down the process of what you are doing right now - and what you need to
do as next steps. She is the author of Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day. Bolker's
approach is humorous and realistic, with a lot of tips that can be put to good use. Bolker makes
writing the dissertation an enjoyable challenge. It also foregrounds the creative part of the writing vs.
After reading Joan Bolker’s writing guide, there are three main points to keep in mind. The basic rule
is: Write every day, for at least 10-15 minutes (to start), and during that time, never stop writing, even
for a moment. Lots of ideas on starting and getting into the flow of writing.
Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. She is currently a
psychotherapist whose speciality is working with struggling writers. Natalya Androsova Replace 58
toxic dissertation writing myths with a healthy mindset. I highly recommend this to anyone who is
working on their dissertation or plans to in the future. Using positive reinforcement, she begins by
reminding thesis writers that being able to devote themselves to a project that truly interests them can
be a pleasurable adventure. I appreciated that the author was conscious of the fact that there are
many routes to the same end which will each be best-suited to different types of people. To calculate
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not accept returns. Made a significant difference to my ability to produce work and I recommend to
anyone struggling with their academic writing. 1 like Like Comment Madara 76 reviews June 7,
2021 Absolutely loved this book. Even when you are writing about something that is terribly
important to you, your thoughts may frequently wander down many side paths. Our payment
security system encrypts your information during transmission. But, in order to get there, you have to
start with the end in mind. I get out of several (indeed, more than several) pieces of advice for
writing my prospectus (this book is good for that as well). There are also some other ideas like free-
writing first, making your thoughts overflow and then turning these into the first, second or last draft
which I think can help me in general. If you attempt to write after thinking, you will block out a lot
of ideas before they have a chance to mature. Joan Bolker, Ed.D., has taught and counseled writers at
Harvard, where she cofounded the Writing Center; at University of Massachusetts, Boston, where
she began The Language Place; and at Wellesley, Brandeis, and M.I.T., where she was a psyco-
therapist and writing consultant. If you edit yourself while you're writing, you tend to be overly
critical and the negativity blocks the flow of the writing process. She is the author of Writing Your
Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day. I get out of several (indeed, more than several) pieces of
advice for writing my prospectus (this book is good for that as well). If fictional characters aren’t
always strictly logical, their thoughts nearly always seem to be connected; you follow them with
more or less ease, as you’re meant to. Writing your dissertation in fifteen minutes a day. Henry
Burton Do you really want to leave the success of your academic writing to chance. This item cannot
be shipped to your selected delivery location. I wouldn't feel that the book is aged as the content of
the book covers, in a brief, frank, and thorough way, all you need to know on your doctoral and
writing journey. For example, if you can work for four hours, set a deadline of noon. I sympathize to
a degree, and sometimes it is helpful to have somebody say that in our age of being able to do it all,
but overall I'd disagree. As Bolker says elsewhere, don't set yourself up to fail, whatever you do, so
essentially, create the circumstances you need to succeed. This book was very helpful in ameliorating
that, especially in suggestion various types of writing practices suited to different types of people.
And how to structure the arguments in a dissertation is also important to me. The book applies to any
big writing job and deals with everything related to the writing process, from psychological aspects
to dealing with distractions.
The book is written by Joan Bolker, a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping people with
writing projects. That is not to say this isn't a useful book as a pep talk on how to start and keep
writing, but it could just as easily be how to write a novel in 15 minutes a day. Great book for any
writer 1 like Like Comment Tam Nguyen 104 reviews October 20, 2015 I rate 3.5 for this book. It
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Bolker acts almost like a writing psychologist, providing helpful, proven tips for getting over that
most insidious of dissertation ailments: writer's block. Natalya Androsova Replace 58 toxic
dissertation writing myths with a healthy mindset. Then work for fifteen minutes at a time before
taking a break or switching to another task. FYI: I decide to write this review because the author
strongly suggest to keep writing everyday, even at least 10-15 minutes. While some of the book's
advice is of interest only to dissertation writers, much of the information--on battling writer's block,
for instance--is valuable to anybody engaged in writing. Rather than being filled with rules defining
how to become a great writer, Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day is about finding
the process by which you can be the most productive--it's a set of exercises that you can use to find
out more about you and the way you write. For example, if you can work for four hours, set a
deadline of noon. This book will become one of my favorite book in my graduate study.:) I hope you
will have no regret of spending several hours of reading this book. In general, there are many good
things to come out of this book, and it's a good (and short enough) read for anyone looking forward
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Although Bolker does deliver on this promise, the book sometimes feels a bit useless, but not because
it's actually bad. As she tells her clients, however, a mere 15 minutes is much better than no writing
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and procrastination, as well as implement some time-management strategies to help keep you on
track. Joan Bolker, midwife to more than one hundred dissertations and co-founder of the Harvard
Writing Center, offers invaluable suggestions for the graduate-student writer. They tend to speak
about this static in moralistic terms: “I shouldn’t be letting my mind wander like this,” or “I’ve got to
concentrate better so I can ignore the distractions.” They experience static as disruptive, disorderly,
and dismaying, a sign of incipient brain rot. This book is a one-size-fits-all guide to disciplined
writing, but only in the sense that it acknowledges that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all
guide to writing. Even when you are writing about something that is terribly important to you, your
thoughts may frequently wander down many side paths. To calculate the overall star rating and
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Kindle for Web. This book really acknowledges that in order to become a PhD, one must first
become a writer, and a writer very much alike to those who write actual books of non-fiction. She
said that it saved her during her process of writing her dissertation and I am so thankful that she
recommended it to me. First of all, keep a daily calendar with the days you write and the days you
take off. If you attempt to write after thinking, you will block out a lot of ideas before they have a
chance to mature. It depends on what stage of the writing process you’re in, and how disciplined
you are about sticking to a schedule. Also, this review was written by my partner, whose PhD
dissertation I survived, and who turned her dissertation proposal into a finished dissertation in
exactly 5 weeks, falling onto this book whenever things got tough. Bolker makes writing the
dissertation an enjoyable challenge. If you’re extremely close to finishing and just need to tie up a
few loose ends, then fifteen minutes a day may be all you need. And she admits that it's unlikely
you'll actually finish a dissertation at that speed. She offers suggestions on how to create a writing
addiction so that you feel incomplete if you don't write every day and stresses the need to set
reasonable goals and deadlines for yourself to keep from getting discouraged. Using positive
reinforcement, she begins by reminding thesis writers that being able to devote themselves to a
project that truly interests them can be a pleasurable adventure. You have to go after it. (c) Jack
London You know, when you have favorite writers in childhood, gro. If you do this over time, you
may be surprised to discover that there is indeed a method to your seeming madness: themes that are
present in what seemed to be chaos, themes that reappear over and over again. And you’re wondering
if the author’s claim is true. Using positive reinforcement, she begins by reminding thesis writers that
being able to devote themselves to a project that truly interests them can be a pleasurable adventure.
I would even go as far as to say that it is a MUST-HAVE. With that in mind, here are some tips on
how to write your dissertation in 15 minutes a day.
The ideas and suggestions that are presented by the authors are very clear and concise. Rather than
being filled with rules defining how to become a great writer, Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen
Minutes a Day is about finding the process by which you can be the most productive--it's a set of
exercises that you can use to find out more about you and the way you write. This article looks at
some of these issues and offers some advice about how to get started with this approach to
dissertation writing so that you can do it as effectively as possible. Videos Help others learn more
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is a MUST-HAVE. I read through the entire book in one sitting, though I will surely re-read most of
it many times over the next year. She is currently a psychotherapist whose speciality is working with
struggling writers. She is the author of Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day. This
should be required reading for all incoming PhDs in any field. 1 like Like Comment Jaki 625
reviews July 8, 2017 Read this book because it appeared in a free library (where you swap books)
and nothing else was super appealing -- had heard a bit about it previously from a Habitica forum.
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thinking about writing your dissertation in fifteen minutes a day, here’s how you can do it. It also
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58 toxic dissertation writing myths with a healthy mindset. Joan Bolker, midwife to more than one
hundred dissertations and co-founder of the Harvard Writing Center, offers invaluable suggestions
for the graduate-student writer. There is also a revision strategy that I've heard of before and used
before but wanted to remind myself to do once I'm in the writing rather than development stage of
my thesis: sum up each paragraph with a single sentence as a way to gauge if the paragraph holds
together and then, if the section holds together. Some of the key ideas I took from the book: Write to
think, don't think to write. Throughout this excellent book, Bolker acts as a therapist, cheerleader,
and drill sergeant, all rolled into one. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown
by star, we don’t use a simple average. It's most helpful in its suggestions about how to cultivate and
organize your thought process by writing. 2013 for-school writing-reference 1 like Like Comment
Chighaf Bakour 7 reviews 1 follower February 15, 2015 This book has been my companion for the
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has allowed the process of writing my dissertation to seem a lot less scary as it breaks it down into a
step by step guide - complete with how-to's and recommendations for further research. And she
admits that it's unlikely you'll actually finish a dissertation at that speed. It also foregrounds the
creative part of the writing vs. Throughout this excellent book, Bolker acts as a therapist,
cheerleader, and drill sergeant, all rolled into one. Bolker makes writing the dissertation an enjoyable
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These make it easier to ignore the parts about floppy discs. FYI: I decide to write this review because
the author strongly suggest to keep writing everyday, even at least 10-15 minutes. I highly
recommend this to anyone who is working on their dissertation or plans to in the future. Joan Bolker,
Ed.D., has taught and counseled writers at Harvard, where she cofounded the Writing Center; at
University of Massachusetts, Boston, where she began The Language Place; and at Wellesley,
Brandeis, and M.I.T., where she was a psyco-therapist and writing consultant. I suggest that anyone
faced with academic writing of any kind, not just a dissertation, should read this book. If you
attempt to write after thinking, you will block out a lot of ideas before they have a chance to mature.
I am not at the dissertation stage yet, but it approaches, and I've found the writing process to be
increasingly terrifying as I progress through graduate school. This book has allowed the process of
writing my dissertation to seem a lot less scary as it breaks it down into a step by step guide -
complete with how-to's and recommendations for further research. It helps to break down that big
chunk of a paper into small morsels that are easy to digest. List prices may not necessarily reflect the
product's prevailing market price. While the process of my Ph.D. seems gravely tedious, slow-
moving, and pointless, this book liberates me from such and so many other psychological barriers I
tend to put between me and my dissertation writing. Includes initial monthly payment and selected
options. Made a significant difference to my ability to produce work and I recommend to anyone
struggling with their academic writing. 1 like Like Comment Madara 76 reviews June 7, 2021
Absolutely loved this book. She covers some common problems faced by graduate students and
gives practical advice for overcoming these obstacles. I should really take some time off to clean it
up.” Some of these thoughts may be about the real toll that writing takes on other parts of your life:
you have to lower your housekeeping standards, make fewer phone calls, do less than your share of
the household upkeep for a while. But before you jump on the write your dissertation in 15 minutes a
day bandwagon, there are some things to consider first. Although the author is not an engineer, but
as an engineer I agree with most of the opinions that she suggest (recommend for engineer who is
pursing a PhD degree). But it's a great little book to have around for those moments (and they are
many) when you do think your dissertation is trying to kill you. 1 like Like Comment Lauren 162
reviews 16 followers March 13, 2013 How had I not read this book already. She covers some
common problems faced by graduate students and gives practical advice for overcoming these
obstacles. The key to writing is to write while you are thinking, or even before. She encourages them
to pay close attention to their writing method in order to discover their individual work strategies that
promote productivity; to stop feeling fearful that they may disappoint their advisors or family
members; and to tailor their theses to their own writing style and personality needs. Bolker acts
almost like a writing psychologist, providing helpful, proven tips for getting over that most insidious
of dissertation ailments: writer's block. I appreciated that the author was conscious of the fact that
there are many routes to the same end which will each be best-suited to different types of people.
That said, this book centers upon building a writing habit that is supposed to keep you from
drowning when you feel stuck. A recent study by the University of Toronto says you can write your
dissertation in less than half the time if you just set up some barriers between yourself and
procrastination, as well as implement some time-management strategies to help keep you on track.
The Investment in buying the book - even though for quite a while, it was just sitting in my
bookshelf - was well worth it. Also, this review was written by my partner, whose PhD dissertation I
survived, and who turned her dissertation proposal into a finished dissertation in exactly 5 weeks,
falling onto this book whenever things got tough. Using field-tested strategies she assists the student
through the entire thesis-writing process, offering advice on choosing a topic and an advisor, on
disciplining one's self to work at least fifteen minutes each day; setting short-term deadlines, on
revising and defing the thesis, and on life and publication after the dissertation. This book really
acknowledges that in order to become a PhD, one must first become a writer, and a writer very
much alike to those who write actual books of non-fiction. Using field-tested strategies she assists
the student through the entire thesis-writing process, offering advice on choosing a topic and an
advisor, on disciplining one's self to work at least fifteen minutes each day; setting short-term
deadlines, on revising and defing the thesis, and on life and publication after the dissertation.