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How do you keep writing no matter what’s going on around you? How do you avoid the distractions of social media, that dishwasher that needs unloading, that wash that needs putting on, that cup of ...
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System
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2019-12-08T09:30:04Z (over 4 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/37892 License name: CC BY-SA 3.0 License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#2: Initial revision
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GGx - Reinstate Monica Cellio
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2019-12-08T09:30:04Z (over 4 years ago)
**How do you keep writing no matter what’s going on around you?** **How do you avoid the distractions of social media, that dishwasher that needs unloading, that wash that needs putting on, that cup of tea you’re dying to take a break for?** **How do you force yourself to write, even when it’s hard, keeping your mind completely focussed on the job at hand?** This question has haunted me since I first started writing and I’ve tried and failed with a variety of techniques and tools. Then, a few weeks ago, my old university lecturer came to stay. Since we’re both at the same place with our respective novels (editing for our agents to submit to publishers in a month or so) it was a working visit. Our agents are waiting, time is of the essence, and writing paramount. She forced me into a method of working I would never have considered before. It has tripled my productivity. So I wanted to share it with you as a Q&A in the hope that more writers can benefit from her idea. Below is her solution. **What works for you? How do you maximise your productivity?**
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System
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2018-07-26T12:15:03Z (almost 6 years ago)
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