writing productivity

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the benefits of having conversations with colleagues about their writing.

Resources 

• TAA Conversation Circles

DPL Resources

• Set your writing goals with us!. Try us out in a free consultation.
• Want to tweak your writing sessions? Register for our past  March workshop series Strategies and Tools to Generate More Scholarly Writing and Complete Work. Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to make sure you actually get writing done during a writing session.

Episodes Mentioned

• Episode 157: One January 2024 Writing Goal
• Episode 160: Settling in to Write
• Episode 163: Opening a Writing Session
• Episode 164: Closing a Writing Session

Resources

• What Do Professors DO During a Writing Session?

DPL Resources

• Set your writing goals with us!. Try us out in a free consultation.
• Want to tweak your writing sessions? Register for our past  March workshop series Strategies and Tools to Generate More Scholarly Writing and Complete Work. Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the importance of closing a writing session for increased productivity in future writing sessions.

Episodes Mentioned

• Episode 157: One January 2024 Writing Goal
• Episode 160: Settling in to Write
• Episode 163: Opening a Writing Session

Resources

• What Do Professors DO During a Writing Session?

DPL Resources

• Set your writing goals with us!. Try us out in a free consultation.
• Want to tweak your writing sessions? Register for our past  March workshop series Strategies and Tools to Generate More Scholarly Writing and Complete Work. Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In Spring 2024, we turn our attention to the sabbatical experience in a limited podcast series. These episodes will be in addition to our regular Defend, Publish & Lead podcast. The sole goal of this series is to capture how an actual sabbatical plays out in real time for President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley and to offer time management and writing strategies.

In this episode, Christine describes how to set up a first day of a sabbatical using a time management plan.

Love hearing about sabbaticals? Check out these Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast Episodes.

• Episode 159: The Productive Sabbatical 
• Episode 120: Sabbatical Planning Nine Months Out 

DPL Resources

• Set your own sabbatical plans with us!. Try us out in a free consultation.
• Need more productive writing sessions? Register for our new March webinar series on Strategies and Tools to Generate More Writing.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In Spring 2024, we turn our attention to the sabbatical experience in a limited podcast series. These episodes will be in addition to our regular Defend, Publish & Lead podcast. The sole goal of this series is to capture how an actual sabbatical plays out in real time for President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley and to offer time management and writing strategies.

In this episode, Christine describes how sabbatical time does not exist in a bubble and how she coped with some unexpected interruptions.

Love hearing about sabbaticals? Check out these Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast Episodes.

• Episode 159: The Productive Sabbatical 
• Episode 120: Sabbatical Planning Nine Months Out 

DPL Resources

• Set your own sabbatical plans with us!. Try us out in a free consultation.
• Need more productive writing sessions? Register for our new March webinar series on Strategies and Tools to Generate More Writing.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to open a writing session and to actually get started writing when writing time is scheduled.

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Episodes Mentioned

• Episode 160: Settling in to Write
• Episode 75: I Tried Penzu for Logging Writing 

Resources

• What Do Professors DO During a Writing Session?
• Academic Writing Pregame 11

DPL Resources

• Set your writing goals with us!  Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the benefits of planning a week ahead to make sure writing time is scheduled and deadlines are met.

EPISODES MENTIONED

• Episode 97: Getting Writing Back after an Interruption
• Episode 16: Use a Writing Session to Plan

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• The Sunday Meeting
• Playlists on Time and Project Management

DPL Resources

• Set your writing goals with us!  Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In Spring 2024, we turn our attention to the sabbatical experience in a limited podcast series. These episodes will be in addition to our regular Defend, Publish & Lead podcast. The sole goal of this series is to capture how an actual sabbatical plays out in real time for President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley and to offer time management and writing strategies.

In this episode, Christine describes her first official day on campus at her sabbatical institution (Ohio State University) and makes the case for using the first day for administrative vs. writing tasks.

Love hearing about sabbaticals? Check out these Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast Episodes.

• Episode 159: The Productive Sabbatical 
• Episode 120: Sabbatical Planning Nine Months Out 

DPL Resources

• Set your sabbatical goals with us!  Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In Spring 2024, we turn our attention to the sabbatical experience in a limited podcast series. These episodes will be in addition to our regular Defend, Publish & Lead podcast. The sole goal of this series is to capture how an actual sabbatical plays out in real time for President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley and to offer time management and writing strategies.

In this episode, Christine describes the first three weeks of her sabbatical taking place from January 1 - July 15. During her sabbatical she has a mix of responsibilities both at her home institution (The University of Findlay) and her new institution (Ohio State University).

Love hearing about sabbaticals? Check out these Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast Episodes.

• Episode 159: The Productive Sabbatical 
• Episode 120: Sabbatical Planning Nine Months Out 

DPL Resources

• Set your sabbatical goals with us!  Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley expands the process of having a singular writing goal for 2024 into having one goal as a top line priority and setting additional goals as needed, and characteristics of realistic writing goals.

DPL Resources

• Set your writing goals with us!  Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to settle in and avoid the temptation of distractions at the start of your writing time. 

DPL Resources

• Set your writing goals with us!  Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes considerations for taking a sabbatical. 

DPL Resources

• Set your sabbatical goals with us!  Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley expands the process of having a singular writing goal for 2024 into having one goal as a top line priority and setting additional goals as needed, and characteristics of realistic writing goals.

Episodes Referenced

• Episode 157 One January 2024 Writing Goal

DPL Resources

• Set your writing goals with us!  Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the process of letting writing challenges go to start 2024 with a clean slate. 

EPISODES MENTIONED

• Episode 39 - Abandoning a Project

DPL Resources

• All of our coaching hours are $10 off this month until 12/31. Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes products and services available in the DPL store.

DPL Resources

• Did you miss our FREE December Writing Class? Email christine@defendandpublish.com and ask for the free recording.
• All of our coaching hours are $10 off this month until 12/31. Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes several ways a writing coach can assist clients with writing including live writing sessions with a coach.

DPL Resources

• Did you miss our FREE December Writing Class? Email christine@defendandpublish.com and ask for the free recording.
• All of our coaching hours are $10 off this month until 12/31. Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley offers several strategies for writing during the busy holiday season.

DPL Resources

• Did you miss our FREE December Writing Class? Email christine@defendandpublish.com and ask for the free recording.
• All of our coaching hours are $10 off this month until 12/31. Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley offers several strategies for writing during the busy month of December.

DPL Resources

• Did you miss our FREE December Writing Class? Email christine@defendandpublish.com and ask for the free recording.
• Check out the Textbook and Academic Authors Association’s December Month of Motivation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Missed one? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/
• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley offers writing present recommendations.

LINKS TO RECOMMENDATIONS

• Retro keyboard
• Ergonomic cushion
• Digital dissertation planner
• Light up pen
• Laptop blue screen protectors
• Couch side pocket for laptop and notebooks
• Book nook reading valet
• My little library story making box
• Customized writing candle
• Defend, Publish & Lead Gift Bundle and gift certificate (email christine@defendandpublish.com with questions or to customize further. We gift wrap and ship!)

DPL RESOURCES

• Keep your writing momentum in December. Join us for our FREE December Writing Class.

• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. Missed workshop? Request a workshop or webinar from christine@defendandpublish.com

• Don’t forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/

• New TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

Ever feel like the world conspires to distract you every time you sit down to write?

In this week's "betweeniesode," award-winning fantasy author Megan Haskell and USA Today bestselling mystery thriller author Greta Boris share their best hacks to shut down distractions and focus on your writing.

Tip #1: Use technology to your advantage. Try out apps like Freedom which shut down distracting websites and social media across your devices, setting "Do Not Disturb" on your phone, or Brain.FM for white noise.

Tip #2: Change location. If your household chores are calling your name or family keeps unintentionally interrupting you, try going to a coffee shop or library to get those precious words on the page.

Want even more productivity tips? Check out our online course, Finish Your Novel Faster: https://www.authorwheel.com/finish-your-novel-faster

Get ready to accelerate your writing speed, stay motivated, and keep your story rolling!

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