Adventures in Dissertating, Ep. 1.5
After my first diss. discussion meeting, some reflections to remember:
1. I can assume that my readers don't know a ton about the history of sermons or their history in American novels. Explain it; don't assume it.
2. Break things into pieces. If my introduction should be 10 pages (on the weird magic formating I use to trick myself), then 3 to Augustine, 3 to Burke, and 3 for American fiction might be useful.
3. If chewing into the introduction does not work right now, pull back and start in on one my novel chapters. If I do this, I would pick McCarthy or Updike.
4. Having a meeting forces a bit more writing.
Completing Augustine and transitioning to Burke, first draft style, in the next day or two.
It's nice to see you up and about again. I've missed reading your words. Don't be a stranger.
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I am on the last legs of my dissertation and it has been, at times, quite hellish. Keep up the good work! :o)
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