Comments on: 7 Ways for Extroverts to Increase Their Writing Productivity

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dirtyprose.com » Why writers aren’t introverts — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:43:16 +0000

[...] This article addresses the issue, loudly, before going to the quick tips. Step #2 for increasing productivity? Decide whether you really want to be a writer. So, I guess that will be my dilemma over the remaining year and a half of my program. I’m going to focus on the Quick Tips for now, because I’m committed to a) getting my degree and b) writing a novel (not necessarily in that order). I’m also going to recognize that I have limited time I want to spend in introverted activities, and I’m going to use less of it for online shopping and more of it for writing. Here’s a great tool for that, too. [...]

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Where to Write - Creating the Best Atmosphere for Writing a Book — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:34:55 +0000

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By: Kelly Richards

Kelly Richards — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:56:04 +0000

Thank you for the posts, I am an extrovert who does struggle with wanting to be around people. So, now I know I can enjoy my time at coffee shops and get my writing done too! I also like the idea of the voice recorder. thank you

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:24:35 +0000

Thanks for your comments, Melissa and Michelle.

The beauty about any type of struggle for a writer — whether it’s extroverted personality traits or not having enough money to write full-time — is that it becomes fodder for writing!

Those struggles can make us better writers, with more interesting things to say…
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By: Michelle Salater

Michelle Salater — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:56:54 +0000

Much appreciated article! As an extroverted writer, I am constantly balancing my social life, with running my business and maintaining my writing. #3 works the best for me–when I know I have something fun to reward myself with later, I’m more motivated to focus and get my writing done. Planning a fun treat to be enjoyed afterwards is like setting my own deadline.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:03:18 +0000

This was especially interesting as I am a social butterfly. Like Laurie, I do my best writing in very public places – Airports (and air travel) seem to elicit higher thinking for me. As a newer writer, I like taking a peek into other writers’ tips and tricks to know that I am not alone in my bad habits.

Thanks Laurie!
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By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:19:11 +0000

Thanks for your comments — I’m not an extrovert, but I can totally relate. That said, however, I LOVE working at airports and hotel lobbies. The energy of those places gives me such a rush, and I feel very inspired. I can focus like never before in the midst of hubbub…
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By: Charlotte Rains Dixon

Charlotte Rains Dixon — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:48:22 +0000

Ah, the dilemma of being an extrovert--those who feed my soul and make me want to write also take me away from my writing! I consider it a good problem to have, and do my best to take advantage of every moment alone, using that time to write. .-= Charlotte Rains Dixon´s last blog post ..Coming to Consciousness =-.

By: George Angus

George Angus — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:36:00 +0000

Laurie,

I love how you put a tip in there for the extroverts to use their experiences as fodder for their writing. Since I am a certified introvert, I’m kinda stuck with the funny thing the hamster did today, or how big the moon was last night, or how even with ocd, I can’t get the books on my book shelf to line up just so.

George
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