{"id":30625,"date":"2015-09-21T10:07:15","date_gmt":"2015-09-21T17:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=30625"},"modified":"2016-07-27T16:03:04","modified_gmt":"2016-07-27T23:03:04","slug":"the-miraculous-15-minute-rough-rough-draft-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/the-miraculous-15-minute-rough-rough-draft-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Miraculous 15-Minute ROUGH, ROUGH Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/a> As hard as it is to do\u2026just turn off your phone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Having trouble getting those first few words and sentences of your application essay<\/a> up on your computer screen? Don\u2019t fret \u2013 even the<\/span> most accomplished novelists or famous journalists have a tough time getting started. Tempted to get up and do something \u2013 anything! \u2013 else rather than stare at that blank screen for another second?<\/p>\n

One piece of advice: DON\u2019T.<\/p>\n

STAY WHERE YOU ARE.<\/p>\n

AND SET A TIMER FOR 15<\/span> MINUTES.<\/p>\n

MOST IMPORTANT\u2026<\/p>\n

WRITE, WRITE, AND WRITE SOME MORE UNTIL THE<\/span> TIMER GOES OFF.<\/p>\n

When you start to write a few words on the<\/span> page \u2013 even words like \u201cI don\u2019t know what to say\u201d \u2013 something miraculous<\/span> happens.\u00a0Suddenly, there are WORDS on the<\/span> page, not just blank space. And these words will inspire you to continue writing. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n

This is Your Warm-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think of this 15<\/span>-minute<\/span> exercise as a warmup. It\u2019s not a marathon, but it\u2019s a quick jog that will remind your body that it DOES INDEED know how to run. Maybe all you\u2019ve done is written about how you have nothing to write, but the<\/span> actual act of writing will trigger your writer\u2019s reflex and motivate you to keep up the<\/span> momentum and write something more and \u2013 hopefully \u2013 something of substance.<\/p>\n

And Don\u2019t Forget: Words Beget Words<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your babbling string of \u201cI\u2019m writing but I really don\u2019t have anything to say\u201d will likely transform into, \u201cwell, maybe I have a thing or two worth mentioning.\u201d You\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n

Turn Off Your Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n

I guarantee that all of this advice will work with one big BUT: You must turn off your devices. 15<\/span> minutes of writing isn\u2019t a real 15<\/span> minutes if halfway through you check Facebook and send 8 Whatsapps. It just won\u2019t work. So hard as it is to do\u2026just turn off your phone and resist the<\/span> temptation to open a new tab.<\/p>\n

Reward Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019re more likely to make it through your 15<\/span>-minute<\/span> writing workout if you know you\u2019ve got a reward waiting for you. Whether it\u2019s a FB break, a coffee with a friend, or an ice cream sundae \u2013 just knowing that it\u2019s there and waiting will help motivate you to keep on going.<\/p>\n

Get Ready, Get Set\u2026Go!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to start! UNPLUG and set an alarm for 15<\/span> minutes. Then ask yourself:\u00a0What do I care about? What do I enjoy doing? What\u2019s important to me? And write. Your only commitment is to keep going until you hear that beep. When the<\/span> timer goes off, STOP. Hit \u201cSave.\u201d And then go get yourself a double scoop of sweet, cold, decadent ice cream.<\/p>\n

Need help getting started?\u00a0Talk to our experts<\/a>\u00a0-- we're here to answer your questions, motivate you, and help you get accepted!<\/p>\n

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\u2022 The Biggest Application Essay Mistake<\/a>\u00a0[Short Video]
\n\u2022\u00a05 Fatal Flaws to Avoid in Your Application<\/a>\u00a0[Free Guide]
\n\u2022\u00a0First Drafts of Personal Statements: Let Yourself Go<\/a><\/p>\n

This article\u00a0<\/a>originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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