Novel Marketing Productivity Secrets from Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins
Jan 14, 2026
In this engaging conversation, bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins, known for the iconic Left Behind series, shares his secrets to prolific writing. He reveals how a disciplined writing schedule and setting daily goals helped him produce multiple books each year. Jerry discusses the importance of a distraction-free environment and the benefits of taking creative breaks. He highlights the need to silence the inner critic when drafting and offers advice on effective editing and collaborating with editors. Finish your projects and write with passion!
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Plan Pages And Schedule Procrastination
- Schedule pages-per-day and protect deadlines by treating them as sacrosanct.
- Expect procrastination and build buffer days so you still finish on time.
Create A Distraction-Free Workspace
- Remove distractions and create a compact workspace with everything within arm's reach.
- Work in silence if music or humming breaks your concentration.
Writing Is Hard Work, Not Just Inspiration
- The real difference between dreamers and writers is finishing when it's hard.
- Writing well remains grueling even for veterans; standards rise, not effort ease.
