Better workspace to write productively

When you are writing, it is important to have a good space dedicated only to your writing. I recommend to start decluttering your table, remove all distractions, and put your phone away to avoid unnecessary distractions.

This is what I’ve been doing since I started writing. I set a schedule for my writing - just like today when I write my newsletter issue every weekend and work in a quiet and clean workspace.

Recently, I also bought a laptop stand for a better elevation of my laptop and start writing easier without hurting my wrist.

I bought this product in the Essentialist store for a cheap price. If you are living from the following list, I think you can buy this.

1. Singapore

2. Indonesia

3. Taiwan

4. Thailand

5. Malaysia

6. Vietnam

7. Philippines

8. Brazil

9. México

10. Colombia

11. Chile

Going back, I always try to separate my working space from my “me time” where I play games and scroll to my social media. It is also recommended by James Clear from his popular book Atomic Habits where you need to separate the workspace from your free time space because your brain creates a pattern that this place is for work only.

Aside from physical workspace, you also need to keep in mind that your digital space matters. Start closing all the tabs that are not important for you while writing especially if it a social media. This will only send you nonstop notifications that can distract you while you are writing.

My secret technique is to open only one tab which is dedicated to my writing only. For example, I am writing in Beehiiv itself since I am going to send this newsletter to you and then schedule it.

Having a dedicated workspace (physical or digital) is a must. You need to learn how to discipline yourself when it comes to creating content if you want to grow your social media following.

Mind⁺⁺ Curation List 📖 

I love collecting helpful blogs and ideas that will help you as a writer, here is a list of resources that I find useful:

• Strategies for Successful Blogging: How to Break Through the Noise and Grow Your Online Following by Elna Cain. If you are a beginner blogger, you must read this blog and learn that giving up is not a choice because everyone started from ZERO and eventually climb the peak.

• 7 High-Demand Freelancing Skills in 2023 by Faseeha Batool. Do you want to start freelancing? Here are the 7 High Demand Freelancing Skills that you can upskill and learn to make money online.

• How to Write a Landing Page That Converts In 5 Simple Steps by Benjamin Watkins. I would say that he is one of the best writers that share copywriting tips on Medium. This blog is one of the samples where you will learn the secret of creating a landing page.

Writing Prompt ✍️ 

Each week, I will be sending a writing prompt that will help you to become an efficient and productive writer whether it is fiction or non-fiction. Feel free to share your work on Twitter, you can always mention me to let me know that you are participating in the community.

A little reminder, it is not important if you share long content or short post about the prompt. What’s more important is you share your idea and make it a habit.

Prompt: Considering that you have a busy day, how do you manage and schedule your time?

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All the best,

Mark Laurence