Fiction Writing Made Easy

#134: How To Stop Procrastinating: 5 Productivity Tips For Writers

Mar 19, 2024

Discover practical tips for writers to boost productivity, overcome procrastination, and manage time effectively. Learn about time blocking, prioritizing tasks, avoiding multitasking, and developing consistent habits. Start implementing these strategies to evolve into a more productive writer.

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Savannah Gilbo

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Quick takeaways

Identify your most productive hours and structure your day around them to enhance focus and accomplish more.

Begin your day with intentional routines to set a positive tone for productivity and avoid spending time on tasks that do not drive significant progress towards completing your novel.

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Time Blocking Your Day for Maximum Productivity

Identify your most productive hours whether early morning, afternoon, or evening and structure your day around those times. Dedicate specific blocks of time for creative tasks, administrative work, and meetings to ensure optimal productivity. By aligning your tasks with your peak energy levels, you can enhance focus and accomplish more each day.

Introduction

4min

Maximizing Writer Productivity Through Time Blocking

8min

Tips for Improving Productivity and Task Prioritization for Writers

4min

Maximizing Productivity Through Task Prioritization

11min

Productivity Tips for Writers

2min

“It's really important to focus on the big picture story first and not worry about granular details that you can figure out later.” - Savannah Gilbo

Get more done in less time, overcome procrastination, and become a master at time management with these 5 super simple productivity tips that I’ve been using daily for the last 10 years.

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Here’s a preview of what’s included:

[01:07] What is productivity and why does it matter?

[04:44] How to time block your days in a way that works for YOU—plus, what this looks like for me (spoiler alert: I’m a night owl so I do my best work at night!).

[10:49] Tips for prioritizing your most important tasks so you don’t get stuck in the weeds doing things that don’t move the needle in terms of finishing your book.

[17:12] Why multitasking is NOT the answer to higher productivity—and a few surprising ways writers multi-task without even realizing it.

[27:26] Cultivating these habits is a gradual process that requires consistent effort. If incorporating all five tips seems overwhelming, experiment with a single tip this week. As you progress, incorporate additional habits and eventually, you'll evolve into a more productive writer.

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