Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Season 2 Episode 14: Writing Habits
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Jan 12, 2009 Explore the writing habits of the hosts, including morning rituals and creating momentum in writing sessions. Learn about workspaces, music preferences, and strategies to avoid distractions. Discover the shift to a strict writing schedule for increased productivity and its impact on personal and family life.
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Howard's Morning Writing Routine
- Howard starts his writing day at 7:30am with breakfast and dressing as if going to work.
- He emphasizes mentally transitioning out of pajama mode to get into productive writing headspace.
Three Hours of Peak Productivity
- The average knowledge worker only produces about three hours of focused work a day.
- Concentrated blocks without interruptions yield the best productivity in writing or programming.
Block Time for Momentum
- Schedule blocks of at least four hours for writing to build momentum and avoid frequent interruptions.
- Use multitasking before a short writing period to warm up creatively when writing in short bursts like lunch breaks.