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Jul 15, 2025 22 min

Managing Your Most Valuable Resource as a Writer: Time

from Killer Prose

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 Connect with the Killer Prose at: https://www.killerprose.com Check out the merch and support the show at: https://www.killerprose.com/store Email me at: [email protected] Connect with me on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/writingfright Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killerprosepodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1HGx45K7dwaYIRJg_VcYQ?themeRefresh=1 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/killerprosepodcast

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