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Writing ocd survival guide

Download our free and printable “Writing OCD Survival Guide,” packed with simple, practical tools to help you navigate moments of writing anxiety:

• A checklist to recognize when you're stuck in a rewriting loop.
• A 5-minute writing warm-up to get started without pressure.
• A “Good Enough to Submit” worksheet to help you let go of perfectionism.

This guide offers supportive, non-judgmental assistance when you feel overwhelmed, encouraging progress over perfection.

Tools & resources

Here you'll find a curated collection of articles, tools, templates, and support resources to help you overcome writing perfectionism:

🧠 Articles:

• Educational pieces on Writing OCD and perfectionism in academic writing.
• Personal essays from students who’ve overcome writing anxiety.
• Mental health articles about OCD, anxiety, and coping strategies.

🛠️ Tools:

• Timer apps for writing sprints (e.g., Pomodoro technique).
• Distraction-free writing platforms (like FocusWriter or Calmly Writer).
• Grammar and readability checkers (Grammarly, Hemingway Editor).

📄 Templates:

• “Good Enough to Submit” checklist (downloadable PDF).
• Writing warm-up worksheets.
• Assignment planning templates.

📚 Books & Guides:

• Recommendations for books on writing mindset (e.g., Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott).
• Guides on overcoming perfectionism and procrastination.

🤝 Support Resources:

• Links to campus writing centers or tutoring services.
• Mental health support links (e.g., Active Minds, NAMI).
• Forums or communities where students share writing struggles.