Amy HarrisonThis week we’re talking momentum and productivity tricks. If you’ve ever found things getting in the way of your flow when you write, and wish you could get more out of your writing time, this episode is for you …
On a previous show, we looked at how you could create content consistently, even when life gets in the way. Well since then I had a Dear Amy letter that asked about how to make the actual writing time more productive. I’ve struggled more than once to stay focused when I have a content creation project to do, but I’ve found some work arounds to keep me on track.
Tune in to this episode to find out
- Why you should expect (nay embrace,) overwhelm and then use this one rule to show it who’s really boss (answer: you are)
- How ticking things off gives your writing simple momentum and is as addictive as popping bubble wrap
- What a “sticky thoughts’ pad is, and why every writer should have one to hand
- How to avoid ‘Writer’s Eye’ which can slow you down and cause you to make mistakes
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Delightfully entertaining! (Along with educational and enlightening)
I have “Writer’s Eye”, Amy, but it simply can’t be helped in my case or cured. I’m a copy editor. 😉
Podcast on! You’re doing a great job and it sounds like you’re having loads of fun with it. Love ya!
So pleased you’re enjoying it Melanie, it’s brilliant having you as a listener.
Looks like Writer’s Eye is a useful condition in your job! 🙂
I’m playing catch up on Hit Publish and I just loved this episode Amy. I’m a real process and productivity nerd and the Sticky Thoughts pad really stood out for me.
My sticky thoughts tend to be yet more things I need to get done BOOO so I like the idea getting out of my brain and onto paper, so I can continue to focus on the job at hand.
Productivity level up!
Thanks 🙂
I’m exactly the same Belinda, before I started using the Sticky Thoughts notebook I’d start writing and eventually grind to a halt as the list in my head of everything else I should be doing grew and grew.
You have to trust in your own ability (you know deep down you’ll get that stuff done) 🙂 When you can relax into your writing, knowing that there’s nothing else at that moment in time that you should be doing, it’s so much more fun and productive!
I’ve just started something called Morning Pages (3 pages of hand writing first thing in the morning, from The Artists Way) and I used my Sticky Thoughts notebook this morning!
Before today, I jumped onto my phone to pop jobs into my to do list app but one thing I don’t need to be doing during my Morning Pages is hopping on and off my bloody phone (where all my emails and social media distractions are)!
Keeping the hand written flow and jotting notes on paper was so much nicer. I still added 10 things to my list… well, I’ll add them later.
Thanks again Amy. This is really making an impact on me!
That’s so great. And yes, there’s emoting about hand writing it that makes it easier to empty form your head quickly. Personally, I find my phone too much of a temptation to quickly ‘check’ other things. There aren’t any apps or notifications on a sheet of paper! 🙂
So pleased that you’re seeing a positive change from this!