Writing Resources

Templates, research summaries, and guides to help with writing practice.

Templates to Download

AI Style Spec Template

A template for building style specs. It teaches AI tools to write in our voice.

Template PDF + Markdown

Block Diagnosis Flowchart

A visual decision tree. It helps us spot which type of writer's block we face right now.

Flowchart PDF

Recovery Protocol Cards

Quick cards with step-by-step plans for each block type. Print them and keep them close.

Reference PDF

Research Summaries

Keystroke Logging Research

Key findings from keystroke logging studies. See how writers really draft text vs. how they think they do.

Research 5 min read

Cognitive Load in Writing

Research on working memory limits. See how they shape our writing output.

Research 7 min read

Flow States in Creative Work

What research says about reaching and keeping flow states while we write.

Research 6 min read

Reference Guides

Writing Science Glossary

Key terms from cognitive psychology and writing studies. Each one is defined in plain terms.

Reference 50+ terms

Recommended Reading

Books and papers on writing science. A curated list with notes on each one.

Bibliography Annotated list

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