Okay, this tip from the LSE blog sounds weird, but hear me out: "Try talking: Sometimes, the easiest way to write is to talk aloud and record yourself. Listen to your recording, and voila! You might uncover a unique approach" .
I tried this yesterday for my philosophy essay. I just paced around my room and rambled about Kant for 15 minutes into my phone's voice recorder. It was a mess—half sentences, tangents, but there were moments where I actually explained the concept clearly. When I transcribed it, I had a solid page of ideas in my own natural voice.
The blog warns: "Try not to use AI when you are formulating your thoughts to write an initial draft of your essay. It will blunt down your originality and critical thinking ability" . Talking it out forces you to generate your own thoughts, not just rephrase a robot's. It's messy, but it's your mess. Has anyone else used voice recording to beat writer's block? What was your experience? It feels awkward at first, but the results surprised me.
I tried this yesterday for my philosophy essay. I just paced around my room and rambled about Kant for 15 minutes into my phone's voice recorder. It was a mess—half sentences, tangents, but there were moments where I actually explained the concept clearly. When I transcribed it, I had a solid page of ideas in my own natural voice.
The blog warns: "Try not to use AI when you are formulating your thoughts to write an initial draft of your essay. It will blunt down your originality and critical thinking ability" . Talking it out forces you to generate your own thoughts, not just rephrase a robot's. It's messy, but it's your mess. Has anyone else used voice recording to beat writer's block? What was your experience? It feels awkward at first, but the results surprised me.
