tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post631958567434047081..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Increase Your Writing Productivity with the Pomodoro TechniqueDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-19049055178812530112014-06-10T12:34:17.052-06:002014-06-10T12:34:17.052-06:00I'll have to check out that tool, Sonia.I'll have to check out that tool, Sonia.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-9006993995038599312014-06-10T07:59:40.091-06:002014-06-10T07:59:40.091-06:00There are many stuffs that keep importance in term...There are many stuffs that keep importance in terms of the writing aspects, but the one which makes a better management of those writing in terms of boosting the productivity is quite impressive.<br /><br />One major term in terms of writing is the time management. I am very bad at time management and that's why being a writer, I prefer the usage of <a href="http://www.replicon.com/olp/hours-tracking-software.aspx" rel="nofollow">hours tracking</a> tool from Replicon as to be the tool to be considered.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710900898837471969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-79518997250528355062014-06-09T23:40:50.288-06:002014-06-09T23:40:50.288-06:00You're right, Maryann. Those breaks are SO imp...You're right, Maryann. Those breaks are SO important. If for anything because they help to keep you active and alert through whatever you're working on.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-88395384564350944722014-06-09T23:38:47.373-06:002014-06-09T23:38:47.373-06:00And that's totally fine, Chris. We all try to ...And that's totally fine, Chris. We all try to find what works for each of us. :-)Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-39808885933047008292014-06-09T23:38:11.499-06:002014-06-09T23:38:11.499-06:00You are more than welcome, Becky. :-)You are more than welcome, Becky. :-)Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-12125376488262013192014-06-09T23:37:54.480-06:002014-06-09T23:37:54.480-06:00Awesome, Linda! Let me know how it goes.Awesome, Linda! Let me know how it goes.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-16082845596052045232014-06-09T19:48:00.055-06:002014-06-09T19:48:00.055-06:00Interesting idea, Shon. I can see how this could i...Interesting idea, Shon. I can see how this could increase my focus...which really needs some tweaking from time to time. I'll give it a try. Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70376074744300218152014-06-09T14:36:48.574-06:002014-06-09T14:36:48.574-06:00Oh, wow....I REALLY needed this!! Thanks so much! ...Oh, wow....I REALLY needed this!! Thanks so much! I've been bemoaning my lack of time management skills for quite a long time. I know it's not that I don't have enough time to get things accomplished. The problem is ME and my lack of focus. This also reminded me that I stuck to a similar time schedule a couple of years ago (??) and it worked for me...but somehow I got away from it and forgot about it. I'll definitely give this a try. THANK YOU, Shonell!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-13519420098475142802014-06-09T13:58:42.229-06:002014-06-09T13:58:42.229-06:00No doubt a good idea, Shon ... but clocks and me a...No doubt a good idea, Shon ... but clocks and me are a bad mix ... which may explain why it takes me forever to do anything ... but it's just how I roll.Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-38907869978478163922014-06-09T12:41:06.621-06:002014-06-09T12:41:06.621-06:00Shon, this is such good advice. I have a similar r...Shon, this is such good advice. I have a similar routine with working at my computer for a set period of time, then breaking to exercise or do chores. I've just never used a timer or kept track of the time spent on tasks so closely. Whether you use the tech approach or not, the most important thing is to take those breaks. I liked your suggestion to vary what you do in the break, too. Sometimes I break just to walk around my house slowly and read a chapter in a book I'm enjoying. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-71803894795348138902014-06-09T10:44:11.487-06:002014-06-09T10:44:11.487-06:00It really is, Andrea!It really is, Andrea!Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-27350594417027028352014-06-09T10:43:59.422-06:002014-06-09T10:43:59.422-06:00I think it could help definitely, Helen. I, too, c...I think it could help definitely, Helen. I, too, consider myself chaotically organized. This, for me, lessens the chaotic factor considerably and lets me work on a few things at a time and still be productive.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-1743106376186753932014-06-09T10:42:45.393-06:002014-06-09T10:42:45.393-06:00hahaha. Love that response, Terry. I am definitely...hahaha. Love that response, Terry. I am definitely going to check out the Writing Process Blog Tour. That sounds SO awesome!Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-76384247997827009922014-06-09T10:41:47.978-06:002014-06-09T10:41:47.978-06:00hahaha. I am sure that's one of the reasons, M...hahaha. I am sure that's one of the reasons, Morgan. And there's something about that timer, that being under the clock, that lights a fire under the bum and makes you work.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-47957418816967684942014-06-09T10:41:01.426-06:002014-06-09T10:41:01.426-06:00I've read from some 21 or 28 days for that hab...I've read from some 21 or 28 days for that habit to take form. Whatever the case, we know it takes TIME, and when we find something that works well for us, it deserves to become a good habit.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-74440181297936970262014-06-09T10:40:15.768-06:002014-06-09T10:40:15.768-06:00You are SO right, Liza. I totally remember the Fra...You are SO right, Liza. I totally remember the Franklin Planner, and I actually still keep a paper planner because I need that physical accountability, too.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-22782929644523853202014-06-09T10:30:59.957-06:002014-06-09T10:30:59.957-06:00Good use of a timer.Good use of a timer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-33527017500791722172014-06-09T09:50:42.668-06:002014-06-09T09:50:42.668-06:00Using Promodoro would probably help me get more or...Using Promodoro would probably help me get more organized. I find myself stopping to go wash dishes or vacuum or some other task. But I do try to be sort of chaotically organized. I'll write a while, then I'll go check email, then I'll go back to writing/editing, then start figuring out what to fix for dinner, then...so on and so on.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-62682665187493220042014-06-09T09:16:26.258-06:002014-06-09T09:16:26.258-06:00And here I thought I'd get a recipe for pasta!...And here I thought I'd get a recipe for pasta! We all do what works. In fact, there's a Writing Process Blog Tour going on (my day was today) and it's interesting to see how others write. If you want to see how a 'non-structured' writing day goes, you can find the post here: http://terryodell.com/the-writing-process-blog-hop/<br />And I think I know what I'm having for dinner. <br />Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-47797888764639608212014-06-09T07:59:49.321-06:002014-06-09T07:59:49.321-06:00Lately, I've been doing the dog in the yard me...Lately, I've been doing the dog in the yard method. I set my timer every twenty minutes or so, then go outside and see if she looks too hot, and should be brought in. Maybe these breaks are what's letting me get more done lately. lolMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-91729453097953321052014-06-09T07:28:56.739-06:002014-06-09T07:28:56.739-06:00This is a good tip. I tend to get lost in projects...This is a good tip. I tend to get lost in projects and look up hours later and the day is mostly gone. The more you work a routine, the more natural it becomes. I read somewhere that it takes at least 7 days to become a habit.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-590907461334016812014-06-09T04:59:58.905-06:002014-06-09T04:59:58.905-06:00This is intriguing. It gives direction and holds ...This is intriguing. It gives direction and holds you accountable. I'm dating myself, but in the working world, I found Franklin Planner helpful. I had daily "to do's" I needed to cross off and because they were there in writing I felt compelled to get to them. Whether designed as a tomato or a planner, structure and forethought help.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.com