On YouTube? Never would’ve thought to look there. I’ll look there for an evening one.
I didn’t think of it either until forever. And there are many of them! There are some nighttime ones, for sure, but I just haven’t investigated them (since I’m an a.m. writer).
What an interesting way to make writing more productive, Elizabeth! I hadn’t thought about sprints (and hadn’t done the YouTube thing) before, but I can really see how this might be very helpful.
It can really help to maintain focus in challenging times!
While non-fiction takes a dedicated amount of time (at least for me) I usually write my fiction in short bursts. Those sprints would be handy for me.
I do most of my writing that way. I can see where non-fiction would be very different!
I don’t participate in sprints like this but they sound like a great way to keep writing and connect with other writers. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for coming by, Natalie! Hope you have a great week.
The sprints sound like a great way to motivate yourself. YouTube is not a place I would have ever looked for writing help, especially in this way. Great tip!
There’s a huge AuthorTube community there that I never realized existed!
This is great, Elizabeth! I like to have ways to keep me in my seat – I’ve never found that bum-glue my daddio used to talk about. I have lots of motivation to work on my revision (paying an editor to help makes me really want to work hard!) but, like many others, I’m finding it tough to focus. That old existential angst kicks in and it is a tough foe. Having others with similar demons will help. I’m going to go check out a couple of your links now. Thanks for all you do for the writing community!
I’m restless, too, and this really can help! Hope it works for you, Jan!
I’ve used NaNo sprints many times, but YouTube never crossed my mind! Thanks for the tips – off to check them out!
Hope you’ll find them helpful!
Hi Elizabeth – this is fascinating … how creative people can be … I must look into your ideas here. I’d have never have thought of youtube either … often forget it. Well one day these could be useful … you always come up with interesting additions to your writing life – and now adapting during these lock-down days. Take care – and thank you – Hilary
Hi Hilary! I’ve noticed that people will use the timed sprints for all sorts of things they need to get done…promo, writing newsletters, revision, blog post production, etc. Hope you have a great week!
Hi Elizabeth,
I’ve been using sprints of 20-25 minutes for the last year. My eye doctor told me I must give my eyes a short break from the screen in order to protect my eye health.
I set my timer on my phone for 20 minutes, then start writing.
I usually do 4 sets of sprints and then break for 30 minutes then start again.
Have a great day.
That’s such a smart thing to do. I’ve also had eye strain, but haven’t thought about the short sprints as a way of alleviating the issue. Love the way you’ve come up with a plan to help!
Thanks so much for the mention! Much appreciated. :-)
You’re so welcome, Misha! Thanks for being a resource for writers. :)
On YouTube? Never would’ve thought to look there. I’ll look there for an evening one.
I didn’t think of it either until forever. And there are many of them! There are some nighttime ones, for sure, but I just haven’t investigated them (since I’m an a.m. writer).
What an interesting way to make writing more productive, Elizabeth! I hadn’t thought about sprints (and hadn’t done the YouTube thing) before, but I can really see how this might be very helpful.
It can really help to maintain focus in challenging times!
While non-fiction takes a dedicated amount of time (at least for me) I usually write my fiction in short bursts. Those sprints would be handy for me.
I do most of my writing that way. I can see where non-fiction would be very different!
I don’t participate in sprints like this but they sound like a great way to keep writing and connect with other writers. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for coming by, Natalie! Hope you have a great week.
The sprints sound like a great way to motivate yourself. YouTube is not a place I would have ever looked for writing help, especially in this way. Great tip!
There’s a huge AuthorTube community there that I never realized existed!
This is great, Elizabeth! I like to have ways to keep me in my seat – I’ve never found that bum-glue my daddio used to talk about. I have lots of motivation to work on my revision (paying an editor to help makes me really want to work hard!) but, like many others, I’m finding it tough to focus. That old existential angst kicks in and it is a tough foe. Having others with similar demons will help. I’m going to go check out a couple of your links now. Thanks for all you do for the writing community!
I’m restless, too, and this really can help! Hope it works for you, Jan!
I’ve used NaNo sprints many times, but YouTube never crossed my mind! Thanks for the tips – off to check them out!
Hope you’ll find them helpful!
Hi Elizabeth – this is fascinating … how creative people can be … I must look into your ideas here. I’d have never have thought of youtube either … often forget it. Well one day these could be useful … you always come up with interesting additions to your writing life – and now adapting during these lock-down days. Take care – and thank you – Hilary
Hi Hilary! I’ve noticed that people will use the timed sprints for all sorts of things they need to get done…promo, writing newsletters, revision, blog post production, etc. Hope you have a great week!
Hi Elizabeth,
I’ve been using sprints of 20-25 minutes for the last year. My eye doctor told me I must give my eyes a short break from the screen in order to protect my eye health.
I set my timer on my phone for 20 minutes, then start writing.
I usually do 4 sets of sprints and then break for 30 minutes then start again.
Have a great day.
That’s such a smart thing to do. I’ve also had eye strain, but haven’t thought about the short sprints as a way of alleviating the issue. Love the way you’ve come up with a plan to help!
Thanks so much for the mention! Much appreciated. :-)
You’re so welcome, Misha! Thanks for being a resource for writers. :)