Comments on: Success in 90-Minute Increments

By: Maco Stewart

Maco Stewart — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 23:13:56 +0000

I went to high school with Tony Schwartz. He was my best friend’s older brother and was an impressive writer even back then. I’ll try this. Your and his endorsements make it certainly worth trying out. Thanks, Rachelle.

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Tue, 25 Feb 2014 03:39:11 +0000

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By: Kelsey Jones

Kelsey Jones — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:16:00 +0000

I just started doing this and it has CHANGED my life and the way I work completely. I get so much more done earlier in the day! I’m loving it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 22:35:00 +0000

This totally works! Thank you for this post. I’ve been searching high and low for tips on writing faster, and so far, this one has had the biggest impact on my word count. Before, I’d do word sprints of 30 minutes or so, getting only 500 words per half hour. If I did an hour straight, I’d get around 1200 per hour. I was afraid to do more than that straight, and working non-stop not only made me tired, but made me not want to start writing at all. The first time I tried your idea of a 90 minute sprint, I did almost 2500 words! I took a break, and went again, and did over 2500! So far, if I’ve plotted out all my scenes and I stay focused (don’t stop for typos or to look up a fact), I usually average 2500 words per 90 minutes. I’m trying now to work up to four sprints a day, for a total of 10k per day! I have a book way overdue, so I think this will help a lot.

I’ve only been doing it for a few days, and it has been the best change I’ve made so far!

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Writing Links | The Pure Sacrifice — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 20:27:22 +0000

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By: Productivity Boost – Get Moving | Live to Write - Write to Live

Productivity Boost – Get Moving | Live to Write - Write to Live — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:56:01 +0000

[…] higher QUALITY hours. A fellow writer Nancy Mirtle, shared this article by Rachelle Gardener about interval training for writers. Based on the work of Tony Schwartz Gardener suggests setting a timer for 90 minutes and focusing […]

By: You can’t work all day – the science says so! | Elle Turner

You can’t work all day – the science says so! | Elle Turner — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:54:47 +0000

[…] things recently about productivity, with tips on how to get more done in the time available to us. This post on Rachelle Gardner’s blog says that 90 minutes focusing at a time allows us to be more productive, rather than just trying to […]

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By: doing the next thing in real life | Hope Scribbles

doing the next thing in real life | Hope Scribbles — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:57:57 +0000

[…] it means setting a kitchen timer for ninety minutes and studying for an essay in spite of the fact that the history and culture of the ancient […]

By: Jess Stork

Jess Stork — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:35:35 +0000

I like this idea. Although most of the time, I’m just writing for an hour or so before the workday (and my day job,) I’m going to try this on the weekend and see how it goes. Thanks!

By: Cormac

Cormac — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:33:06 +0000

How disappointing a column.

Like all the others I’ve seen on this topic it is full of news about the 90 minute attention cycle but doesn’t offer any useful advice about the length of the breaks. Which makes the 90 minutes info a lot less useful for productivity planning!

It feels like it is just a tease for buying a self-help book.

By: February Writing Challenge «

February Writing Challenge « — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:56:34 +0000

[…] I’m setting a little challenge for myself, which anyone is more than welcome to join. I read this post, and the idea of an intense, 90 minute work period stuck with me. My 90-minute periods will be […]

By: How I Easily Doubled My Daily Word Count | India Drummond

How I Easily Doubled My Daily Word Count | India Drummond — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:52:10 +0000

[…] never worked this way before, but after reading a post on Rachelle Gardner’s blog called Success in 90 Minute Intervals, I decided I would try taking breaks as I wrote. I’ve always been a big proponent of getting […]

By: Marie Taylor

Marie Taylor — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:28:54 +0000

This strategy works to help fast thinkers focus their attention and for those with. slow thinking preference to stop mind wandering and inaction. If your preference is for slow thinking, I might suggest that you try breaking it down even more into 30 minute segments. I love it. To find out more about purposeful thinking and thinking strategies, check out my blog under better thinking. Thanks for the reminder about this strategy Rachelle.