Writing is possibly the most important, yet also the most challenging part, of our work
Critical for organizing your thoughts and form your arguments in a logical way
Critical for documenting achievements
Critically important for many other career paths other than academic research
Start early
Know the deadline, or establish one by yourself
Set a plan, including multiple check points, adjust accordingly
Establish a writing routine, then stick to it
Find the time of day or week that works best for you
Oftentimes you may feel like hitting a wall that you cannot break through when you stare at the blank page. However, it is critical that you spend the time and struggle, rather than distract yourself with other tasks as a way out. The struggle that you endure is a natural (and likely unavoidable) part of the process. You just have to devote effort to make writing happen.
Good news: Yes, you can do it, just not so easy. See all the successful cases around you.
Outline your structure before diving into paragraphs
Expect multiple rounds of revision
Talking to people helps (a lot)
Guidelines
“Don’t perish! A step by step guide to writing a scientific paper” by Sophien Kamoun