I loved the section on contingency management! I think it's a great idea for promoting fluency because it ensures that you write. I have never rewarded or punished myself for writing, but it seems to make sense, and considering that Boice is a psychologist, of course he would suggest some basic operant conditioning. I see what you did there, Boice.
I like the idea of having someone call you to remind you. When we do BDS in class, this isn't a problem. But Tuesdays and Thursdays when we're on our own, my days fill up and it's not until later in the evening before I can write, which I want to avoid doing.
The more likely option that I will try out is making writing contingent on something else, such as watching tv. I love watching a tv show show in the morning when I'm eating my breakfast. Maybe I can use this contingency - no writing, no tv show. This would also fulfill Boice's suggestion for trying to write in the AM. I've already watched my tv show this morning, but I can start this for Tuesday when I'm on my own for BDS again.
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