How to Make Time to Write and Develop a System to Take Notes, with Bryan Collins

Bryan Collins relies on a simple system that captures notes and ideas that flow directly into his projects when he sits down to write. His writing routine doesn't take all day yet achieves significant results. Find out how he works and test it out. When you combine that with his simple system for collecting inspiration for all of your writing projects, you'll be on your way to completing a full manuscript. Ready to do the work and write the truth? Learn from Bryan: * how to “green-light” yourself * how to capture ideas with easy, daily systems * the magic of building your body of work in a surprisingly small pocket of time * how to find time for writing—even during hectic seasons of life * how to regularly review your notes from other sources alongside your own ideas * how to break out of writer’s block Meet Bryan Collins Bryan Collins is a USA Today best-selling author whose books include The Power of Creativity, This Is Working, I Can’t Believe I’m A Dad! and a best-selling series of books for writers. He was a journalist and copywriter for years and has contributed to publications like Forbes, Lifehacker and Fast Company. Today he runs his website Become a Writer Today, with the help of a team of writers, attracting several million visitors each year. And he hosts a popular writing podcast by the same name, where he deconstructs the writing processes of New York Times best-selling authors like James Clear and Daniel Pink. Resources: * Become a Writer Today, Bryan's website * Become a Writer Today, Bryan's podcast * I Can't Believe I'm a Dad, Bryan's book (paperback version, Amazon Affiliate link) * Bryan's interview with me: Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing with Ann Kroeker * Zettelkasten System * Day One app * ambient noise on noise-canceling headphones (to minimize distractions) * brain.fm (for focus and flow) * otter.ai, rev.com (for transcription/dictation) * Medium * Wattpad for fiction * Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg (affiliate link for 30th anniversary paperback ed.) * Twitter for microblogging * Story by Robert McKee (affiliate link to Kindle ebook) * Choose Yourself,

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With Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach, you'll gain clarity and overcome hurdles to become a better writer, pursue publishing, and reach your writing goals. Ann provides practical tips and motivation for writers at all stages, keeping most episodes short and focused so writers only need a few minutes to collect ideas, inspiration, resources and recommendations they can apply right away to their work. For additional insight, she incorporates interviews from authors and publishing professionals like Allison Fallon, Ron Friedman, Shawn Smucker, Jennifer Dukes Lee, and Patrice Gopo. Tune in for solutions addressing anything from self-editing and goal-setting solutions to administrative and scheduling challenges. Subscribe for ongoing input for your writing life that's efficient and encouraging. More at annkroeker.com.