Comments on: The Lonely Novelist’s Five-Point Productivity Plan

By: Chris Guillebeau

Chris Guillebeau — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:29:06 +0000

Hey Mark,

Thanks for the kind words about my new site. I should note that your own site has been a real inspiration for me. I really enjoy your perspective and look forward to some more great writing from you and Tim.

Take care,

Chris

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:10:48 +0000

Porter Hall — Best wishes for many handwritten pages! ~Mark

By: Porter Hall

Porter Hall — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:39:40 +0000

This is a great post. I am especially taking to heart the advice about writing in longhand. I have always resisted that because I can write faster and more comfortably through typing. The problem I have is that, that you also mention, is that when I’m at the keyboard I can’t help but edit while I’m composing. I often try to get around this by typing with my eyes closed, but even then my fingers know where the backspace key is.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:11:08 +0000

Chris — Thanks for the comment. Good to hear from another stay-at-homer. I see from your website that you’re a serious traveler. You might find some relevance in a piece I posted a few weeks back: “The Value of Travel.” I wish you continued success in making the most of your freedom.

NJR — Ah yes, point five. It’s something I have to remind myself of every single day. Thanks for reading.

~Mark

By: NJR

NJR — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:34:27 +0000

Thanks for the needed reminder. Point five really speaks to me.

By: Chris Guillebeau

Chris Guillebeau — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:31:26 +0000

Great post. I also work from home and find it important to establish ritual. I use much the same process that you outline, although I’m not a mono-tasker by any means.

The greatest thing about being self-employed is freedom, but that freedom can also be a serious drain on productivity. In the long run, though, I certainly wouldn’t trade it for a job I had to go to every day.