

Distraction-Free Writing with Freewrite Founder Adam Leeb
11 snips Oct 26, 2020
Adam Leeb, co-founder of Freewrite, discusses the impact of distractions on productivity and the evolution of their distraction-free writing tool. They explore maximizing productivity with technology tools, creating an optimal work environment, improving sleep quality, and creating a distraction-free work environment with FreeWrite tools.
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The Downside of Distractions
- Distractions cause loss of train of thought and context, making refocusing difficult.
- A UC Irvine study shows it takes 25 minutes on average to refocus after an interruption.
Inspiration for Freewrite
- Adam Leeb's co-founder used distraction-free writing software that disabled the backspace key.
- This inspired the creation of the Freewrite, a distraction-free writing tool.
Drafting vs. Editing
- Draft and edit in separate sessions to maximize output.
- Separate your creative mind from your critical mind for better writing.