Comments on: The Ultimate Hack for Writing Productivity

By: Will

Will — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:33:33 +0000

I’m seconding Malcolm’s notion of using a Pomodoro based timer like FocusBooster.

It’s free and pretty darned slick!

By: Bamboo Forest - PunIntended

Bamboo Forest - PunIntended — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:28:57 +0000

@ Dan: Give it a try. I think it will be very beneficial for you.

@ Julie: The internet can be one big distraction.

@ Marci: Sounds like an effective method.

By: Marci

Marci — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:01:40 +0000

I haven’t set a timer, but I do have a set time to write. It is the only way I could stay focus and minimize distractions. I brainstorm my ideas on the go, but the writing comes only at focused times.

By: Julie - Fine Tooth Comb

Julie - Fine Tooth Comb — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:08:59 +0000

Thanks for reminding me about a concept that I know in my head but rarely actually practice. I’ve always had a short attention span, but the age of the Internet has made it even shorter, I do believe.

By: Dan Northern

Dan Northern — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:43:03 +0000

I need to start allotting a set time each day only to write. Far too often I find myself tweaking my blog design or working on other projects when I initially sat down only to write.

I think setting a timer for my writing sessions will help me stay focused on pumping out an article or two.

By: Bamboo Forest - PunIntended

Bamboo Forest - PunIntended — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:13:19 +0000

@ Boris: I agree that writing about your passion contributes to writing well.

@ Jay: Television can be a huge distraction. Limiting it can help one use more of their time working on their goals. Agreed. And I like that you don’t have an all or nothing approach with it.

I can see how fulfilling a daily word limit can help a writer to write. One could even combine both techniques.

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:28:04 +0000

Another way is to turn off the television — or just limit ourselves. I limit myself to two hours a week. Those are the shows I feel like I can’t miss! A second way is set a word-limit for yourself. Ray Bradbury writes 2,000 words a day. John Grisham, just one page.

By: Boris

Boris — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:59:34 +0000

Bamboo,
To define a timeline to create great content is a good start. I would add that in order to creat great content, what you require is to write about your passion.
All the best,
Boris

By: Bamboo Forest - PunIntended

Bamboo Forest - PunIntended — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:45:20 +0000

@ Rose: Glad to hear it. And enjoy :-)

By: Rose

Rose — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:14:48 +0000

Love it. Just the push I need it!