1-2-3 Writing Blog: Let's Talk About Removing Writing Distractions
Each blog contains 1 idea, 2 quotes, and 3 questions to ponder.
1 WRITING IDEA
A lack of focus will kill your writing. Whether it’s distracting noises or a pile of dirty dishes staring at you, it’s hard finding the right words when your brain is constantly going, “Squirrel!” For several months, I’ve used Brain.fm (www.brain.fm) with amazing results. It’s lyric-free, science-based background music to help you focus. Each morning, I fire up the app on my phone, connect to my AirPods, and ninety minutes go by as fast as a babysitter’s boyfriend when the car pulls up.
2 WRITING QUOTES
“Don’t be on your deathbed someday, having squandered your one chance at life, full of regret because you pursued little distractions instead of big dreams. ”
“Being a good writer is 3% talent, 97% not being distracted by the Internet.”
3 Writing Questions
How do you avoid social media/email temptations when you write?
What other music or software have you used for focus?
(Other options include movie soundtracks, and one of my favorites is Dancing With Wolves. There’s also a group called Two Steps From Hell that creates great writing music if you like cinematic sound.)
Where is the best place for you to write with no distractions?
About Me
Hey, I’m Brian. Born a Tar Heel but now a Virginian, I’m a father of five and the husband of one amazing lady. My family has a thing for Golden Retrievers. Given the right circumstances, I can do a smooth moonwalk on a slick kitchen floor. I’ve also written a book called The Jungle Within.