Start with the submission time, then place draft, research, editing, and reference checks before it. A plan only helps if it leaves room for mistakes.
Set a personal deadline before the real one
Split big tasks into 30-60 minute blocks
Keep one buffer session for fixes
Trying to finish everything in one sitting usually makes the work heavier. Use smaller passes for reading, outlining, writing, and checking.
Give each session one job
Stop when the next action is clear
Restart with the easiest useful task
AI can help you organize and review, but your own understanding is the thing you submit. Keep notes on why you made decisions.
Write summaries in your own words
Track sources as you go
Review suggestions before using them