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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Block Time Around Your Peak Creativity
Time block your day around when you are most creative and protect that time fiercely.
Schedule creative work, admin tasks, and meetings into distinct chunks to maximize focus.
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Discovering Night Owl Productivity
Savannah describes discovering she is a night owl and reorganized her schedule accordingly.
She now does creative work at night and schedules meetings earlier in the day.
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Start Mornings With Intention
Ease into mornings and limit what you let in first thing to protect your baseline state.
Use small morning rituals like coffee and Do Not Disturb to reduce stress before work.
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“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.
[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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