--- product_id: 179808792 title: "How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (APA LifeTools Series)" price: "€ 35.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/179808792-how-to-write-a-lot-a-practical-guide-to-productive store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Time-saving Strategies 2nd Edition Updated Psychology-based Insights How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (APA LifeTools Series) **Price:** € 35.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✍️ Unlock your academic writing potential—because your research deserves to be read! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (APA LifeTools Series) - **How much does it cost?** € 35.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/179808792-how-to-write-a-lot-a-practical-guide-to-productive) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Witty & Engaging:** A refreshingly entertaining guide that makes academic writing approachable and fun - • **Beat Writer’s Block:** Practical advice to overcome common excuses and bad habits holding you back - • **Grant Proposal Mastery:** New chapter dedicated to crafting winning grant and fellowship applications - • **Write More, Stress Less:** Proven techniques to boost productivity without sacrificing your personal time - • **Cross-Discipline Relevance:** Updated strategies applicable to all academic fields, from psychology to humanities ## Overview How to Write a Lot (2nd Edition) by Paul Silvia is a bestselling, psychology-informed guide that equips academics with practical, time-efficient strategies to overcome writing barriers and produce more scholarly work. Updated for all disciplines and including new grant-writing advice, it’s a must-have for students, researchers, and professors aiming to write smarter, not harder. ## Description All academics need to write, but many struggle to finish their dissertations, articles, books, or grant proposals. Writing is hard work and can be difficult to wedge into a frenetic academic schedule. How can we write it all while still having a life? In this second edition of his popular guidebook, Paul Silvia offers fresh advice to help you overcome barriers to writing and use your time more productively. After addressing some common excuses and bad habits, he provides practical strategies to motivate students, professors, researchers, and other academics to become better and more prolific writers. Silvia draws from his own experience in psychology to explain how to write, submit, and revise academic work, from journal articles to books, all without sacrificing evenings, weekends, and vacations. The tips and strategies in this second edition have been updated to apply to academic writing in most disciplines. Also new to this edition is a chapter on writing grant and fellowship proposals. Review: Book to go if you don't know what to do about your writing - In hindsight I understand I got this book as an excuse to procrastinate writing my thesis. Yet, this book encouraged me to reflect on my writing habits and expectations, which is slowly helping me to finish my writing. Review: Who knew this would be so funny! - This is aimed at academic writers and had all the hallmarks of being a rather dry and factual read. What a surprise - full of wit, insights and absolute down to earth sound and implementable advice. An easy and entertaining read. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 43,136 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Under- & Postgraduate Student Guides 16 in Psychology & Psychiatry References 320 in Scientific Psychology & Psychiatry | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,016 Reviews | ## Images ![How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (APA LifeTools Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81liSCoTuAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book to go if you don't know what to do about your writing *by E***A on 12 August 2020* In hindsight I understand I got this book as an excuse to procrastinate writing my thesis. Yet, this book encouraged me to reflect on my writing habits and expectations, which is slowly helping me to finish my writing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Who knew this would be so funny! *by C***N on 15 April 2023* This is aimed at academic writers and had all the hallmarks of being a rather dry and factual read. What a surprise - full of wit, insights and absolute down to earth sound and implementable advice. An easy and entertaining read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Write a lot without sacrificing your personal time *by S***O on 9 January 2023* The basic premise behind Paul Silvia's "How to Write a Lot" is if you want to write a lot without compromising your time, develop a writing schedule, stick to it, keep track of your writing goals/progress, and find a group/person to keep you accountable. The book is brief but packed with practical advice. The author has a no-nonsense approach to gadgets/gimmicks that distract us from writing. I also enjoyed the section about the most common excuses to delay writing. His snarky remarks are funny and keep the vibe light. The key is the habit itself; repetition will yield a consistent writing stream. I am already practicing some of the tips he shared. I recommend this book if you want to increase your writing output. My favorite quotes: "Writing is a skill, not a gift." "Instead of finding time to write, allot time to write." "Writing breeds more good ideas for writing." "Generating text and revising text are distinct parts of writing—don't do both at once." "Most readers who come across your article will see only the title and abstract, so make them count." "To write good articles, pick your journal first, outline, submit great first drafts, and craft excellent resubmission letters." "The world of peer-reviewed journals isn't scary, merely slow." "Grant proposals are funded relatively rather than absolutely." "Productive writing involves harnessing the power of habit, and habits come from repetition." --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/179808792-how-to-write-a-lot-a-practical-guide-to-productive](https://www.desertcart.at/products/179808792-how-to-write-a-lot-a-practical-guide-to-productive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-08-22*