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NaNoWriMo Case study: How I used RescueTime to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days
We spoke with two NaNoWriMo winners to find out what it took to hit their goals, how taking on NaNoWriMo impacted their lives, and how RescueTime helped them stay on track.Read »
Writing motivation: 5 unconventional pieces of advice for when you’re stuck or in a slump
Writer’s from Kurt Vonnegut to Hunter S. Thompson have all faced the dreaded writer’s block. So, if you’re hitting a slump in your NaNoWriMo novel, here’s some motivation to help you push through.Read »
How best-selling author Jessica Brody writes 4 books a year (in only 2-3 hours a day)
As an author who consistently writes 4+ books per year, one of the most common questions I get from fellow writers is: How do you find the time?Read »
5 simple ways RescueTime will help you build a better writing routine and block distractions
RescueTime has been used by authors of all levels—from amateurs to best-selling novelists—to help understand their time, build better habits, and hit their goals.Read »
RescueTime + NaNoWriMo 2018: How to write a novel in 30 days
RescueTime is once again teaming up with NaNoWriMo to give you the tools and support you need to build a solid writing routine, fight distractions, and stay focused as you bring your characters and story to life in just 30 days.Read »
Weekly roundup: 4 unconventional creativity exercises for when you’re feeling stuck
Steve Jobs famously said that creativity is just connecting things. But anyone facing a creative block knows it’s a lot harder than grabbing ideas out …Read »
The benefits of boredom for creativity, productivity, and focus
Most of us tend to zone out a lot when we’re bored. I know I do, and research shows I’m not alone. A study from …Read »
Are you ready for National Novel Writing Month?
National Novel Writing Month is just days away, and RescueTime is proud to sponsor this amazing event. For the uninitiated, NaNoWriMo is a worldwide program …Read »
5 habits of highly motivated novelists [INFOGRAPHIC results from our NaNoWriMo experiment]
Last month, we ran an experiment with the help of over a hundred writers attempting National Novel Writer’s Month. We wanted to understand what it takes to …Read »