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May 1 question – How do you deal with distractions when you are writing? Do they derail you?

Jayden: I am definitely prone to distractions. For a long time, I’ve found that I don’t write well at home. Being quarantined during the pandemic really screwed with my writing process! I’ve learned that I can sit in a coffee shop with music on my earbuds and that will keep me focused. Many less distractions for me. I’m good at tuning out strangers, but I’m terrible at tuning out the things that need to be done at home. We just moved last month, and I have an office for the first time in my life. An actual office! I have hope that it will work out well for me. In fact, I’m writing from my office right now.

Richard: They can derail me sometimes. I find that being consistent (almost ritualistic) is helpful for focusing. Make some tea, put on specific music (instrumental/soundtrack type stuff). If I really need to dig in, I’ll switch off the internet to cut down on distractions.