How to be a more productive writer
Time is precious and successful writers know how to manage it. Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time? Or have you been frustrated with your lack of literary output? Don’t wallow in regret! Learn how to become a more productive writer with the resources below.
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How to write when you’re feeling scatterbrained

The perils of book cover design

Should you switch to dictating your writing? (video)

The figurative language of Chris Voss….

Reflections on writing with Sonia Garrett…

The dog can wait: how to write when you’re being interrupted

Are you making creative mistakes?

How much money can book authors make? (video)

The figurative language of writer Samantha Harvey

Reflections on writing with Bill Koch…

The line between courtesy and throat-clearing in writing

Dangling participles and other jokes of grammar…

How do you plan your writing time? (video)

The figurative language of Alice Miller

Reflections on writing with Isabella Wang…

Recommended books: summer 2026

Secrets of the creative brain, from Nancy Andreasen

How does copyright protect you? (video)

The figurative language of Stefan Hertmans

Reflections on writing with Phebe Ferrer…
Do you want to rethink your entire approach to writing?
Better than those reality TV shows focusing on home improvement, Extreme Writing Makeover will help you take a fresh look at your writing, from the ground up. You’ll receive an email every week — for an entire year — addressing (in order):
- Preparing to write (18 lessons)
- Writing (16 lessons)
- Editing (18 lessons)
The step-by-step approach will help you re-think the way you put words on the page. There is a small amount of homework but it’s entirely self-directed so there’s no need to submit it for marking. Best of all, you’ll have the chance to meet with Daphne and other program participants once a month (excluding July and August) for a regular group webinar.
