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New Book! Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals

Say hello to my new book! Productivity is Power II is for all writers, artists, performers, entrepreneurs, organizers, and others seeking to boost their productivity. It’s got lots of new ideas and solutions, so if my previous book The 7 Secrets of the Prolific helped you, Productivity is Power II will help you more. My…

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Disconnecting Shouldn’t be Radical!

(Excerpted from my book Productivity is Power. The original contains many citations, which are omitted here for brevity’s sake.) One of productivity work’s big divides is between those who try to work while connected to the Internet and its many distractions, and those who have figured out that that’s a really bad idea. The second…

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Two Great New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year Everyone! I tend to be skeptical of New Year’s resolutions, which are often grandiose and built more around impulse than planning. But here are two good ones for 2023: 1) Reduce the time you currently spend on housework, chores, and errands by 25%, investing that time instead in “mission work” (creative /…

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My New Book on Undergraduate Productivity is Out!

I’m thrilled to announce that my latest book, Productivity is Power: 5 Liberating Practices for College Students, is now out and available at all online and offline bookstores. Productivity is Power is for ALL undergraduates (and college-bound high schoolers), as well as for the parents, faculty, counselors, coaches, tutors, and others who support them. If…

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Next Grub Street Writers Workshops: Saturday September 17 and Friday October 7

My next Grub Street Writers Zoom productivity workshops for all writers will be held on Saturday September 7 and Friday October 7, 10 am – 5 pm Eastern time (w lunch break). Description below; these classes are limited to twelve and almost always fill up so register asap. More info / to register. Description: Why…

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The Heart of Productivity

Just published a summary of my approach to productivity work–you’ll find it on the Grub Street Writers blog. If my approach to productivity resonates with you, consider getting one of my books* or taking my next class at Grub. *Reminder that even though my new book Productivity is Power is aimed at college students, the…

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My New Book on Undergraduate Productivity is Out!

I’m thrilled to announce that my latest book, Productivity is Power: 5 Liberating Practices for College Students, is now out and available at all online and offline bookstores. Productivity is Power is for ALL undergraduates (and college-bound high schoolers), as well as for the parents, faculty, counselors, coaches, tutors, and others who support them. If…

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Next Grub Street Writers Class: Saturday, June 11

My next Grub Street Writers Zoom class on productivity for all writers will be held Saturday, June 11. Description below; these classes are limited to twelve and almost always fill up so register asap. More info / to register. Description: Why do some writers seem to write effortlessly, turning out page after page, chapter after…

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New Class! How to Write a Lot (Online)

I hope everyone is doing okay during this difficult season. I’m doing well, and so are most of my loved ones. Like everyone else, here in the US, we’re all under a lot of stress, both due to the pandemic and also our political situation. The next few months are guaranteed to be difficult, so […]

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New Class! How to Write a Lot (Online)

I hope everyone is doing okay during this difficult season. I’m doing well, and so are most of my loved ones. Like everyone else, here in the US, we’re all under a lot of stress, both due to the pandemic and also our political situation. The next few months are guaranteed to be difficult, so […]

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