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What is Gentle Productivity and Why Do Writers Need It? Freelance Writer, Author, Writing Coach Paulette Perhach Explains (Season 2 Episode 3‪)‬ Thriller 101

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3 BIG TAKEAWAYS
Focusing too much on productivity can be...unproductiveWriting is a process and focus on the process instead of the results (especially rejections)Don’t be afraid of the business of writingEPISODE INFO:
Last time on the interview series I talked to professional editor, Ericka Baldwin. She had so much information about how to find an editor, what to do when you're done with your first draft, and more! 

But today we're talking about productivity, what to look for in a routine, how to approach your day, how to handle rejection. Plus, what to think about if you're looking for a writing coach and more! 
Paulette Perhach is an amazing writer, coach, and all around hilarious human being. You're going to really love this interview!
BIO:
Paulette Perhach has been published in the New York Times, Vox, Elle, Slate, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Marie Claire, Yoga Journal, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Hobart, and Vice.
She wrote a book called Welcome to the Writer's Life which was selected as one of Poets & Writers' Best Books for Writers. 
On her blog, she talks about writer’s craft, business, personal finance, and joy at welcometothewriterslife.com and leads meditation and writing sessions through A Very Important Meeting.
She also works with writers as a coach to help them figure out how to build their writing careers. 
Learn more about her here.
Tweet me @DavidRGwyn

Writerly Lifestyle Free Newsletter
Article
Paulette's Website
Connect with Paulette on Twitter
Connect with David on Twitter

3 BIG TAKEAWAYS
Focusing too much on productivity can be...unproductiveWriting is a process and focus on the process instead of the results (especially rejections)Don’t be afraid of the business of writingEPISODE INFO:
Last time on the interview series I talked to professional editor, Ericka Baldwin. She had so much information about how to find an editor, what to do when you're done with your first draft, and more! 

But today we're talking about productivity, what to look for in a routine, how to approach your day, how to handle rejection. Plus, what to think about if you're looking for a writing coach and more! 
Paulette Perhach is an amazing writer, coach, and all around hilarious human being. You're going to really love this interview!
BIO:
Paulette Perhach has been published in the New York Times, Vox, Elle, Slate, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Marie Claire, Yoga Journal, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Hobart, and Vice.
She wrote a book called Welcome to the Writer's Life which was selected as one of Poets & Writers' Best Books for Writers. 
On her blog, she talks about writer’s craft, business, personal finance, and joy at welcometothewriterslife.com and leads meditation and writing sessions through A Very Important Meeting.
She also works with writers as a coach to help them figure out how to build their writing careers. 
Learn more about her here.
Tweet me @DavidRGwyn

33 min