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LinkedIn Learning

Productivity Hacks for Writers

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

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Learn how to increase your writing productivity. Get hacks to eliminate distractions, improve your focus, and set up routines that enable maximum creativity and efficiency.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • The three pillars of productive writing
  • What to expect from this course
1. The Starting Line
  • Introduction to word counts
  • How to calculate your starting active daily word count (ADWC)
  • Tracking your ADWC moving forward: Word count tracker
2. Hack Your Brain
  • Brain hack #1: Wake up right
  • Brain hack #2: Suit up
  • Brain hack #3: Get moving
  • Brain hack #4: Fuel your mind
  • Brain hack #5: Fuel your soul
  • Brain hack #6: Set your course
  • Brain hack #7: Fuel your body
  • Brain hack #8: Train your brain waves (the instant productivity game changer)
  • Brain hack #9: Sacred writing rituals
  • Brain hack #10: Ticking time bomb
  • Brain hack #11: The evening magic Routine
3. Hack Your Space
  • The productivity oasis
  • Space hack #1: Do not disturb signs
  • Space hack #2: Move your phone, change your life
  • Space hack #3: Turn everything off
  • Space hack #4: Cancel the noise
  • Space hack #5: The miracle of decluttering
  • Space hack #6: Change it up
4. Hack Your Devices
  • Technology: Friend or foe?
  • Device hack #1: Pull, don't push
  • Device hack #2: The ultimate organization app
  • Device hack #3: The key to stress-free revisions
  • Device hack #4: Freedom from distractions
  • Device hack #5: Out of sight, out of mind (task management to keep you sane)
  • Device hack #6: Don't break the chain (apps to help you form new habits)
5. The Finish Line
  • Thank you and congrats

Taught by

Jessica Brody and Writing Master Teaching Assistant

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