ABSTRACT
Writer's block has long been an issue haunting writers of fiction and academic texts alike. Some students need support from either generic learning advisors or counsellors on managing their emotions. As professional educators, supervisors should take some responsibility for initiating potentially hard discussions that address the ongoing issues crucial to successful thesis completion. The writing-manager needs to take care of the writer-worker, who is a valuable resource, while at the same time getting maximum productivity from them. The overall task is big, yet commitment to manager and worker roles can make it achievable. Value each other and work in a tandem of mutual respect. Many writers find it helpful to work at a particular place and for a regular time. Some have theme writing music. Rowena Murray does not underplay the challenges and complexities of doctoral writing, but persists with small-step approaches to working through these.
