Writing Resources

Templates, research summaries, and reference guides to support your writing practice.

Downloadable Templates

AI Style Specification Template

A complete template for creating style specifications that teach AI tools to write in your voice.

Template PDF + Markdown

Block Diagnosis Flowchart

Visual decision tree for quickly identifying which type of writer's block you're experiencing.

Flowchart PDF

Recovery Protocol Cards

Quick-reference cards with step-by-step recovery protocols for each block type. Print and keep nearby.

Reference PDF

Research Summaries

Keystroke Logging Research Summary

Key findings from keystroke logging studies about how writers actually compose text vs. how they think they do.

Research 5 min read

Cognitive Load in Writing

Summary of research on working memory limitations and their impact on writing performance.

Research 7 min read

Flow States in Creative Work

What research tells us about achieving and maintaining flow states during writing sessions.

Research 6 min read

Reference Guides

Writing Science Glossary

Definitions of key terms from cognitive psychology, writing studies, and composition research.

Reference 50+ terms

Recommended Reading

Books and academic papers for deeper exploration of writing science and productivity research.

Bibliography Annotated list

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