Author: Shawn Blanc
- Shawn explains that writing has 4 distinct steps: ideas, developing ideas, editing, and publishing. Breaking it down makes writing less intimidating.
- He recommends always knowing your “what” - having a plan for what you’ll work on before sitting down to write. This prevents split focus.
- Scheduling “when” and “where” you’ll write is critical. Studies show you’re more likely to follow through when it’s scheduled.
- Having a consistent startup routine for writing helps you get into flow quickly. He’ll teach more on this later.
- For organization, Shawn uses Ulysses to capture ideas and move them through the 4 stages. Apps like Craft or Notion work too.
- Overthinking is common when working alone without accountability. Community helps provide motivation and progress.
- Shawn outlines his online community, Focus Accelerator, which provides courses, training, accountability and masterminds.
- He previews an upcoming workshop series called “Ideas to Action” to help members structure systems and build habits.
- There was Q&A on managing the drafting process, structuring time after a major life change, and fiction organization.
- In summary, Shawn provided in-depth advice on structured writing routines, using apps to organize the process, and leveraging community for accountability.