by chatfielda | Productivity
One of the hardest things I have ever done (or will do) in my career is change what time I worked. To be specific, I made it my goal to start work every morning by 7am on the dot. Today I do it without issue and am often able to exercise, eat breakfast and shower...
by chatfielda | Productivity
A little over a year ago I switched to a Mac. I had never used one extensively before and it took some getting used to, but in the end I am glad I did. This machine is quick, responsive and has dozens of programs that feel like they were made for what I do. But there...
by chatfielda | On Writing, Productivity
I write for a living. I’ve been doing it for six years, during which time I estimate I’ve written more than 10 million words. On an average day I write between 5,000 and 8,000 words. On a very busy day I can write 12,000 to 15,000 words and I can do this four or five...
by chatfielda | Productivity
For years, one of the hardest things for me to do was stop working, sit still and do NOTHING. It was immensely hard, and I’m not a workaholic. I love being done early and thrive on doing laze-about things around the house, but for whatever reason, actually turning off...
by chatfielda | Productivity, Reviews
Theme week! All this week, posts on AnthonyChatfield.com will come in the form of Top 7 lists. These are some of my favorite things, most useful tools I use or tips I have long wanted to share with my fellow freelancers and writers. Read, enjoy and make sure to share...
by chatfielda | Productivity
In 2012 I picked up a new habit – listening to audio books. I had long told myself it would be a good habit, one that would allow me to fill those gaps when I was doing dishes, putting my son to sleep or sitting on a train with something productive and...
