# Approaching the Blank Document: Gamification of Manuscript Writing From a Trainee's Perspective

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how turning manuscript writing into a game can help trainees manage the challenge of writing research papers.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in applying gamification techniques to the manuscript writing process from a trainee's perspective.

## Key findings

- Gamification makes manuscript writing more approachable for trainees.
- Breaking down the writing process into game-like tasks helps reduce anxiety.

## Abstract

Eventual conversion of completed research to a written manuscript can be daunting for a trainee; gamification of the process makes it digestible and approachable.