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Productivity: Writing Equals Ass on Chair (So Buy a Decent Chair)
They say being a parent is 90 percent just turning up, and the same is true of screenwriting. You can't do anything if you're not parked in that chair in front of the computer. Once you're parked in that chair, you can't write anything if you're staring out the window, catching up on your email, or trawling coupon sites for a good deal on artisanal cupcakes.
The Internet is a distraction, sure. But so is everything when you're trying to avoid writing. It's not because you're bored, and it's not because you don't dearly want to get this story written. It's because you're scared. That's understandable, but it's not a valid excuse. Snap out of it. Focus in. Harden ...
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