By KimBoo York There has been talk for years about a “killer app” for writers, but I am going to be honest: there isn’t one. That’s not because there are no great apps out there, but because every writer is…
How Dictation Increased My Productivity
By Kit Tunstall When I first started dictating in 2015, I wasn’t chasing efficiency. I just needed pain relief. My hands, worn from years of typing, couldn’t keep up with my brain anymore without a lot of pain, so I…
Tips To Improve Your Speed Without Losing The Heart Of Your Story – Part 1
By Ewrither This part is about the mechanics of writing – when you put pen to paper, finger to keyboard etc. It is not about the creative side of writing. That gets some attention in part 2. The best way…
Build An Author Productivity Tool Chest
By KimBoo York It’s not always easy to be productive, and when it comes to writing, the road is filled with hurdles, twists, and turns. Sometimes we need help staying focused or finding our groove. I’ve pulled together some recommendations…
Productivity Hacks For Writers
By KimBoo York There are plenty of productivity hacks out there which are great for writers. The pomodoro method is a fantastic tool for writing sprints, and a lot of online co-writing session leaders use it. The method is simple,…
The Secret To Productivity
By Ruby Dixon Inevitably, the first thing an author who publishes several times a year is asked is how they do it. How do they manage to put out ‘so many books’? How are they so prolific? Are they three…
Find Your Productivity Zone
By KimBoo York One piece of advice writers hear all the time, especially newer authors, is to “write every day!” I’m here to tell you that is not necessary. Yay! …but what is necessary is understanding your own productivity zone…
Ask An Author
Dear Author, I can’t write a plot, but can I start the story now? Answered by HermiaYes! If you are eager to start writing, then you definitely have some kind of story knocking around inside your brain, so sit down…
How To Publish Your Book – Without Spending Any Money – Part 3
By Word Ninja Part 3: Publishing In this third article in the series, I describe how you can package your completed book for publication without spending money. These tactics may not be ideal, but they’ll serve until you can afford…
Writing Routines and Schedules and Processes, Oh My!
Welcome to the section of the blog where the delightful Dirty Discourse writers tell you all about their writing routines, schedules and processes – or lack thereof – in the hopes of helping you find the thing that works for…