Comments on: Butt-in-chair stick-to-it-iveness

By: Meghan Ward

Meghan Ward — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:07:42 +0000

Thanks for this tip, Joanne, and I’m glad you’re not having work flashbacks. A huge plus.

By: Joanne Jones

Joanne Jones — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:48:25 +0000

Actually, I’ve been looking at Macs more and just saw on the Apple site that Apple says the new Macs can run the pc OS (operating systems, like Windows.) So someone who is replacing a pc could get a Mac and also have a dual boot machine, apparently without the licensing issues since Microsoft sells its operating system separate from hardware. I have problems with organization and working through stories so I’m finding Scrivener is great for me. An unexpected bonus is that since the mac looks nothing like my work computer I’m not having “work flashbacks” during my creative writing.

By: Distraction, Productivity, and Being Attentive (aka Regulating Media Use) - ProfHacker.com

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:02:06 +0000

[...] Apparently a lot of people get distracted by constant electronic connectivity–especially when trying to write. Meghan Ward offers some suggestions for staying focused and productive (including using MacFreedom or Self Control* to shut down your computer’s networking) at her blog, Writerland, in a post aptly titled “Butt-in-chair stick-to-it-iveness.” [...]

By: Meghan Ward

Meghan Ward — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:13:24 +0000

I’m glad you like Scrivener, Joanne. It makes me more excited to sit down and write every day. And good to know you can boot Mac OS on some pcs. I’m not a huge fan of Virtual PC or VMware for use on Macs, but they’re great if there’s a certain app you really want to use.

By: Joanne Jones

Joanne Jones — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:46:03 +0000

I liked the look of Scrivener so much I bought a used Mac on eBay to try it. I’ve done the tutorial, now I’ll start really playing with it. The Mac OS will work with some pcs now since they’re using the same chips. If you search the internet you can find instructions for creating a Mac OS boot on some pcs – after getting a license for the Mac OS. It’s not the sort of thing I’d do but for some they might be able to have their pc and Scrivener too. Also, Mac and Microsoft have been getting friendlier – who knows what the future holds.

By: Meghan Ward

Meghan Ward — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:15:33 +0000

Thanks, Kyle, for those links! I also heard a *rumor* that Scrivener plans to come out with a PC version eventually. Fingers crossed.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:10:30 +0000

This is really helpful! I’ve been using MacFreedom for a while now and I recently got into Scrivener. I hadn’t heard of Self Control and I like the sound of just blocking out Facebook, email, Twitter etc. to leave me free to research and look for inspiration.
Fantastic app suggestions, but the main reason I’m glad I found this is that it was reassuring to know I’m not the only crazy fool who puts off doing something they love to such extents!

By: Kyle

Kyle — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:32:56 +0000

Just a head’s up for PC users. On the Scrivener site, click on Links, and scroll down. The folks at Literature & Latte have been kind enough to point out some of “the best and/or most popular” writing software for PCs.

And a head’s up for Mac users too: That sames links page points you to all their Mac competitors too, just in case Scrivener doesn’t fit your particular process.

Of course, I’m with Meghan. I can’t recommend Scrivener enough.

By: Meghan Ward

Meghan Ward — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:36:48 +0000

You’re welcome, JS! I hope Self Control is helpful.

By: JS Chancellor

JS Chancellor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:14:39 +0000

LOVE this post…I’m looking up Self Control as we speak. Thank you so much for the useful suggestions. Much, much, much so…