What Are Your Top Productivity Hacks
Illoguild question #20 - How to be your most productive self
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Want to be your most productive self?
In this newsletter we share what’s worked for us to maximise our creative productivity while maintaining a healthy lifestyle- from never being stuck for inspiration and scheduling our days, to creating great habits.
Also, in case you missed it, we will be LIVE TODAY. Sign up here for the free event. (Catch the replays here.)
Lastly, this month we shine a spotlight on the wonderful author and illustrator Noreen Anne who has self published four childrens books. See them here.
So let’s move right along to our best productivity hacks.
Rose Lihou has had an extremely productive period recently finishing the writing for book 3 of ‘Tiny Dogs.’ She breaks up her productivity tips into writing and drawing.
Adam Ming has wise advise - for instance, set a target and contribute to it daily! Read more to get these gold nuggets.
Damjana Loddelina talks about structuring her day so that illustration takes place when she is most productive. See more tips here.
Jen Gubicza talks about working smarter, not harder. Deadlines are her friend.
Noreen Anne has authored 4 children’s books, but this time she is committed to illustrating as well. She talks about her process to hone her illustration skills.
Carla Hoffenberg says have inspiration at your fingertips so that you aren’t waiting for ideas. She also offers more valuable tips.
Katie Stack shares how to set up google templates that help her streamline emails and reply faster.
Brenda discusses what helps to keep her productive including taking a break!
Announcements
TODAY, February 5: the illoguild goes Live to talk about Productivity Hacks. Join the live event for free. You can catch the replays here.
Adam Ming speaks to Tom Frosee about ‘Becoming a Successful Illustrator’. What an insightful and informative conversation - Have a listen
Our Australian Heart is now out. See details here. It’s a children’s book anthology celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of Australia. Carla Hoffenberg is a contributor and a portion of sales proceeds go to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. She was also a guest on the ‘Reading with a chance of tacos’ podcast to discuss the book and her illustration journey.
Illoguild Illustrator Spotlight
Noreen Anne is an active member of SCBWI, Storyteller Academy, Illoguild, and a writing critique group. She has an MBA from DePaul University and has worked in business and early childhood education. After she retired, she self published four children’s books, enrolled in art classes and took up the creative challenge of drawing every day. She transformed her stick people into children’s book characters and other whimsical creations. Not bad for a 66- year old! Her creativity is inspired by the beauty in nature, daily walks, and an unfiltered awe of young children.
Give Noreen a follow on Substack, Instagram and you can order her books from amazon.
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