Self-Publishing with ALLi Taking It Easy — Seven Ways to Create More Time for Your Writing: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight
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Jan 7, 2026 Troy Lambert, an accomplished author and book coach with over 32 novels to his name, shares his insights on maximizing writing time amidst distractions. He discusses seven actionable strategies, such as tracking time to identify peak creativity, automating repetitive tasks, and the importance of batching work by focus levels. Troy also highlights the balance of using AI wisely while ensuring human touch remains in writing. His tips empower writers to reclaim their time and streamline their publishing processes, making room for more creativity.
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Opportunity Versus Distraction
- New AI features can be opportunities or distractions depending on your strategy.
- Only adopt tools that help goals you already set, not every shiny new capability.
Solitaire Project Example
- Troy described his 'Solitaire Project' producing 52 short audio stories for Spotify, which added weekly workload.
- He used this project to illustrate balancing big opportunities with existing commitments.
Audit Your Time First
- Track your time with tools like RescueTime to find leaks and measure productive windows.
- Use that data to schedule your highest-value writing during your peak creative hours.