Tag Archives: writing productivity

Time in, words out: a writer’s tug-of-war

Posted on November 10, 2019 by John Robin

How do you measure progress at the keyboard? Many writers like to use word count. A good day’s work is measured based on how many new words you write. Some writers prefer page count. This is the same as word … Continue reading →

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Saying No: 3 Way to Stop Spending Your Time on Good Ideas So That You Can Find Your Great Ideas

Posted on January 27, 2017 by John Robin

This week, while our blizzard woes have evolved into a brief interlude of almost-spring, I’ve found myself swimming in chaos in my own work life. The slush goes something like this: While I work hard on editing projects that occupy … Continue reading →

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Writing Away the Winter Blues

Posted on January 13, 2017 by John Robin

I don’t know what weather is like in your part of the world, but here in Winnipeg, we’re in the midst of extremely cold temperatures, and have just had four blizzards in the course of five weeks. Thus, I’ve been … Continue reading →