You Are Not Alone
As you emerge from the Literature Fog, you are ready to begin to write your proposal. But sorry to say, you find that this, too, is a very thankless and solitary venture.
You May Feel Isolated
You may have difficulty getting started and staying with it, and there's no one to turn to. You become totally self-absorbed and stranded on the Island of Isolation.
The Doctor's Advice
The Dissertation Doctor has seen many students like yourself who feel disconnected from the rest of the world and, especially, from the dissertation.
She encourages you to work from your inner experience--what drew you to this topic in the first place? She encourages you to identify the voice of your Creative Scholar and begin writing from that place. You may even want to begin writing as if you are writing in a journal just to get the creative juices flowing.
