Episode 141

Applying Creativity and Science to Book Writing

 

In this episode of the Write Publish Market podcast, Jodi discusses the importance of a writing routine and the science behind creative flow. She emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to establish a writing routine that works for them, considering factors such as time of day, setting, and background noise. Brandon highlights the benefits of testing different routines and using data to determine what works best. She also recommends two sources for further reading: "Story Genius" by Lisa Cron and "The Psychology of Writing" by Robert T. Kellogg. The episode explores the concept of training the brain for creativity and emphasizes the value of a dedicated working environment. Brandon concludes by encouraging entrepreneurs to use the information provided to become part of the 1% who successfully write and complete their books.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:05] - Welcome to the Write Publish Market podcast

[00:00:38] - Importance of a writing routine

[00:01:07] - Recap of the previous episode on writing routine

[00:01:21] - Pitfalls of not having a routine

[00:02:02] - The only right routine is the one that works for you

[00:02:30] - Importance of gathering data to determine the right routine

[00:03:16] - Using routine to build the writing habit

[00:04:09] - Training the brain for creativity

[00:04:55] - Book recommendation: "Story Genius" by Lisa Cron

[00:05:55] - Book recommendation: "The Psychology of Writing" by Robert T. Kellogg

[00:06:59] - Background noise and its impact on writing

[00:08:04] - Knowing when to take breaks during writing sessions

[00:08:50] - Importance of a dedicated working environment

[00:11:56] - The science behind training the brain for creativity

[00:12:47] - Combining routine and brain training for success

[00:13:10] - Conclusion and invitation to share takeaways

Keywords:

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Resources Mentioned:

Story Genius by Lisa Cron

“The Psychology of Writing” by Robert T. Kellogg

 

FULL TRANSCRIPT CAN BE ACCESSED HERE:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1579rAbMCo_DQo_jaZ3wZYP7AJGqEzPMqMt0UHUUpmWU/edit?usp=drive_link

Write Publish Market Episode 138 (writing routines)