# Writing session

Date:

Time available:

File / chapter I'm opening:

## Before

The next small thing I will write:

What I need in front of me:

## During

Write in the manuscript. If a fact or detail stops you, leave [CHECK: question] and put it in the research parking lot. If the missing answer changes the whole scene or argument, resolve that specific question first.

## After

What moved forward?

Where did I get stuck?

Exact sentence or action to start with next time:

Next likely writing window:

Backup saved to:

## If I missed a session

Open the last paragraph. Read the restart cue. Choose one small action for today. No catch-up debt required.