![]() Every time we succeed in achieving a goal, no matter how small, the brain rewards us with dopamine and motivation to keep going (even with an ADHD brain).Īs an author, that means creating a system of smaller goals and rewards for your daily writing sessions. Research shows that, in order to pursue long-term goals, we need to set smaller, achievable goals for ourselves. However, creating a book is a long and exacting process, and if the reward seems to be too far away, you may not be as motivated to write. Many writers make the mistake of only rewarding themselves when they finish their manuscript. And don’t worry, you don’t need a kitchen timer to track your time: there are plenty of apps and websites that will do it for you. It’s a simple technique to make yourself accountable and find a workflow. After four 25-minutes writing sessions, you can take a longer break of 20 to 30 minutes. One session equals one pomodoro (Italian for tomato, a reference to old tomato-shaped kitchen timers). The rules are simple: write uninterrupted for 25 minutes, then take a break of 5 - 10 minutes. The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method that can be used to write more productively. Try to set a friendly-yet-determined tone - while you don’t want to feel combative, you do want to have a sense of urgency around writing. For example, you could do simultaneous word sprints and before reporting back on your respective word counts. You can pair up with a friend or someone from an online writing community to provide accountability and boost each others’ productivity. A 15-minute word sprint in the morning and another in the evening will see you making substantial progress with your book. This strategy is ideal for those who struggle to find long stretches of time to write during the day.
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