Originally published September 2017. Updated January 8, 2024. To write better and faster, you must minimize distractions and interruptions, and avoid them as much as you can. Obviously, you’re going to react if the smoke alarm starts squealing loudly. If that happens, get out! But I’m not talking about interruptions that matter. I’m talking about interruptions that don’t. And you can take steps to keep those at bay. Interruptions slow us down and make us stupid Did you know it takes 25 minutes to get back on task after an...
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