July 14, 2025

Managing Your Most Valuable Resource as a Writer: Time

Managing Your Most Valuable Resource as a Writer: Time

In this episode of the Killer Podcast, Tanner shares insights on how writers can take control of their time to enhance productivity and achieve their long-term goals. Tanner discusses his personal experience with time management, including how his chaotic day job and family life led him to conduct a time audit. He explains three powerful strategies: time audits to track where your time is going, time blocking to schedule important activities, and list-making to stay focused. Tanner also shares practical tips on identifying time-wasting activities, streamlining tasks, and ensuring that personal and family time are prioritized. Additionally, he offers a glimpse into his writing journey and emphasizes the importance of simplifying tools and tech to maintain focus on writing goals.

00:00 Introduction

03:00 The Importance of Time Audits

05:32 Analyzing and Adjusting Your Schedule

11:13 Implementing Time Blocking

14:36 Creating Effective To-Do Lists

18:32 Personal Updates and Future Plans

21:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

Intro & Outro music: Super Strange Synths by YellowTree -- https://freesound.org/s/482961/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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