The deep work of writing occurs when we immerse ourselves in our work while also pushing our capabilities. This means, as Newport reminds us, we know we are doing deep work because we often will feel a little miserable.
This summer I’ll be posting here about ways to turn the summer into a DIY writing retreat: three months of prioritizing our writing life without the travel or expense or disruption of formal seclusion. Main Topics: Writing Practice, Reading as a Writer, Goals and Organization, Digital Life and Social Media