From the course: Productivity Hacks for Writers
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Device hack #4: Freedom from distractions
From the course: Productivity Hacks for Writers
Device hack #4: Freedom from distractions
(gentle music) - [Jessica] You know I couldn't tell you to write without distractions, and then not give you a tool to help you accomplish that, right? I wouldn't leave you high and dry like that. This course is all about strategies and tools. So I already presented you with the strategy, write without any distractions, now what's the tool? It's called Freedom and it's a game changer, especially if you're one of those writers like me, who goes online to research something for your project, and then two hours later wakes up from a Pinterest coma going, wait, why did I open this web browser? What is Freedom? Freedom is a service, slash, app, slash, program, that blocks certain websites or the entire internet from all of your devices for a set amount of time. That's right, no more sneaking off to Facebook for a quick peek for you, it's blocked, on your computer and your phone. Freedom is a monthly paid service but it comes with a free trial, so you can try it out and determine whether or…
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Technology: Friend or foe?1m 12s
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Device hack #1: Pull, don't push7m 22s
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Device hack #2: The ultimate organization app11m 23s
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Device hack #3: The key to stress-free revisions7m 29s
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Device hack #4: Freedom from distractions3m 50s
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Device hack #5: Out of sight, out of mind (task management to keep you sane)8m 28s
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Device hack #6: Don't break the chain (apps to help you form new habits)8m 23s
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