Becoming the writer I want to be

I'm currently writing a doctoral thesis and I often struggle to get my thoughts on paper.
I've attended writing courses, seminars, workshops, etc; the full works. My writing has definitely improved both technically and stylistically, but my rate of writing needs more work.
I will use this forum to document my progress as I strive to increase my productivity. I am trying to adopt a rise and write routine. For the past week, I've been able to write around 150 words in an hour during mornings. I want to ramp this up to 200 words and to be very consistent (daily writing). So here I go!

 

Yes, this is something I would definitely be interested in. You are very kind for offering to put together a list. Thank you very much!

 

Slow day today. Managed 140 words but was able to do some much needed computations.
Gonna try again tomorrow.

 

Wrote 120 words today. Happy with the consistency. Got stuck on some ideas that I'm currently working out. I believe this is the beauty about writing. It allows and challenges you to organise your thoughts and that's the struggle.
@Kvath thanks for the support and your advice. I'll definitely try to maintain the rhythm.

 

Was away on vacation for the last few weeks. Didn't get much writing done. Broke my routine and struggling to start again. Got 118 words in yesterday morning. Gonna try to get back in shape.

 

Thanks again @Kvath for the support.
I did okay today. Got 270 words in and this morning had a productive afternoon as well.

 

Tough day today. University cancelled all activities for the next two weeks due to the Corona virus. Managed to write for half an hour (103 words) this morning. Had to go in office and get some important materials for the self quarantine. Gonna see if I can keep the pace up over the weekend.

 

I am struggling with writer's block indeed. I don't edit whilst writing. Usually do that afterwards. Sometimes I rewrite, especially if I go back and review work that is weeks old.

I didn't write on the computer today. I spent my hour hand writing points and mapping the outline of the introduction to my second thesis manuscript. I figured this is why my pace is getting slower. However, even that was challenging and I ended up reading some source materials. The bright side is that I made some notes that I will use for tomorrow's writing session. I'm looking forward to a productive Sunday.

 

The number is just to help motivate me to be consistent. Overall it doesn't matter. I agree, being concise is a skill that I'm continuously trying to improve. It's always tricky with academic writing though, as details are often necessary in a thesis.

 

Yes, I have heard of this technique from a writing instructor before, but I've not put it to practice lately. The truth is I always revert back to my default, which is planning a lot in my head, jotting down notes when I remember to, and then sitting at the computer to write. It works sometimes, like this morning. I was able to write 360 words in 1.75 hrs. Then in the evening I wrote another 140 in about 1.5 hrs. But this was because I spent the weekend planning, reading, and scribbling notes etc.

I will definitely try your advice and employ the vomiting technique, especially when I have lots of ideas in my head. I'll strive to develop this as a writing skill as I plan to write a lot after academia.

Thank you for cheering me on @Kvath !

 

Will check these out! Thanks!

 

Got in 200 words this morning. It's flowing better now. Gotta keep at it!