Clear the Clutter: Learning to Let Go

Today, we’re wrapping up our “Clear the Clutter” series. When I first envisioned this series, I wasn’t sure if it would be helpful. But to my surprise, the response has been extremely positive! If you’ve missed any of the past episodes in the series, make sure to check them out. I’ve shared lots of great … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Paid Services & Subscriptions

Today, we’re continuing our “Clear the Clutter” series. This is the second-to-last entry in the series. One more to go! Thanks for hanging in there with me. So far, we’ve talked about cleaning dirt, clearing desk drawers and piles of paper, and getting rid of books you’re not going to read. We’ve also focused on … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Podcasts & Email Subscriptions

Today, we’re continuing our “Clear the Clutter” series. The last couple of days we’ve talked about cleaning up your digital life, specifically, computer files and unanswered emails. Now I want to help you clear even more digital and mental clutter by letting go of subscriptions to podcasts and email newsletter subscriptions that aren’t helping you. … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Unanswered Emails

Today, we’re continuing our “Clear the Clutter” series. Our topic today is one that, if you take action on it, can have a big impact on your relationships and your business. I’m talking about all those unanswered emails sitting in your inbox. If you just felt a tinge of guilt when I brought up this … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Computer Files

Today, we’re continuing our “Clear the Clutter” series. So far, we’ve focused on cleaning your physical environment. Now we’re focusing on cleaning up your digital space, starting with your computer files. As a writer, you don’t want to spend all your time looking for files and information. You’d rather be writing! Here are five simple … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Books That Need a New Home

Today, we’re continuing our “Clear the Clutter” series. I’m going to share a tip that might be emotionally painful for you as a writer… but it’s essential if you want to clear items from your life you don’t need anymore. I’m talking about getting rid of books that no longer serve you. In the course … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Dirt, Dust & Grime

Today, we’re continuing our “Clear the Clutter” series. We’ll begin with a step that might seem unnecessary, even a little juvenile, but it’s vital if you’re going to have a neat workspace. It begins by facing the truth that your office or work area is probably a lot dirtier than you realize. All you need … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Series Introduction

Here on this podcast, as well as in my daily emails and our Daily Writer Club membership group, we talk a lot about strategies to be more productive as a writer. After all, if you don’t find ways to get the writing work done, you won’t have any books to publish, market, or sell. But … Read more