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The Busy Creator Podcast with Prescott Perez-Fox


The Busy Creator Podcast is a discussion program where creative professionals from across the spectrum share tools, techniques, and habits they use in their practice. Listeners are introduced to strategies and pro tips to be their most creative, productive selves.

Full website available at http://busycreator.com and http://busycreator.com/podcast/ for the show specifically.

Jul 7, 2014

Laura Thomas (@Laura_Raptor) is a writer living and working in Canada. Previously, she has published a full-length novel, but has changed her focus to the short form novella, especially in the Erotica genre. Laura has created a productive workflow and lifestyle that allows her to publish up to three stories per week to online and via electronic platforms like the Amazon Kindle.

Check out Laura under her pen name, Selena Storm, (@Selena_Storm) where you can find about 40 titles.

 

Show Notes & Links

Tools

Techniques

  • Use a crummy computer to avoid distractions while writing
  • Use a different computer in a different setting to see a document with fresh eyes
  • As the document evolves, use an e-reader to keep things fresh
  • Format the text for each format, following guidelines for each publishing platform and device
  • Write three books to sell as a bundle (buy two get the third free)
  • Try disconnecting from the Internet to actually get something done

Habits

  • Create a morning routine, as you would for a job
  • Keep the “lunch break” brief
  • Treat writing — and promotions — like a full-time job
  • Some kind of media (like television) in the background