Tag: how to be creative
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How Effective Is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is deceptively simple. Set a timer for half an hour or so, ignore all distractions, and focus on your work. On the surface, it seems far too simple to be effective. But it does work. Amazingly well. In fact, I can pinpoint the exact moment my novel-writing career took off a few…
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What Music Do Writers Listen to?
While I was writing No Sleep till Doomsday (Dru Jasper series, book 3), much to my surprise, I found myself listening to a certain Ukrainian pop music album over and over. Here’s why. My book features an evil crystal sorceress named Lucretia, and there are subtle references throughout the book to the song “Lucretia, My Reflection”…
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Podcast: making The Leap to full-time writer
Listen to my interview on The Leap podcast, where we talk about making major life changes, being creative, conquering fear, and striving for the life you really want to live. Here’s an excerpt: THE LEAP: Laurence, what can you tell people about making the leap themselves? What should they look out for? What should they…
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How to Be Creative First Thing in the Morning
If you want to write a book, why do it first thing in the morning? Studies show that not only are we more creative in the morning, we’re also more optimistic. In other words, we’re happier. Sure, misery and angst have inspired plenty of creative geniuses. But personally, I’d rather be creative when I’m in…
LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON 