It’s day one of NaNo. Whether you’re in or not, the trick is just to keep at it.
How to Stick to a Writing Schedule
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-stick-to-a-writing-schedule-1653234644
Tag: productivity
Homework help and a question
Many writers — full and part-time — write from home. Here are some tips to help get the most out of your home work time.
I like the Skype tip for collaborative projects, but I wouldn’t want it on all the time.
8 Essentials to Get the Most Out of Working From Home | Entrepreneur.com
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236693
PS. I’ve heard so much about Scrivener lately that I just dowloaded it for a test. So far, I’m loving it. If you already use it, do you have any tips for a newbie?
Time it right
Save this for NaNoWriMo, or the next time you feel the pressure of multiple deadlines.
How to Get Through a Workday on No Sleep — Science of Us
http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2014/08/how-to-get-through-a-workday-on-no-sleep.html
Teaching or learning?
Can you learn how to write creatively? It’s not a new question, and, as far as I’m concerned, the jury is still out.
But here’s a take on the topic that considers how graduate schools might help students hone — if not learn — the craft.
Practical Art: On Teaching the Business of Creative Writing
http://www.themillions.com/2014/08/practical-art-on-teaching-the-business-of-creative-writing.html
Retreat
Tough as it can be to write at home, it can be tougher to get away. But sometimes, a writer really needs to give in to the art and “retreat” from the world.
Here are “5 Tips for a Do-It-Yourself Retreat.”
sharon p. lynn 