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The Internet is a shiny bauble full of temptation, no more so than when it’s time to sit down and write. There’s always a notification, an email, a link that needs tapping or clicking or reading. If you find it hard to resist temptation, this week’s episode is for you. I employ several add-ons and apps to keep me focused and curb the urge to procrastinate.

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Duration: 10:02:00

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Present: K. Tempest Bradford.

\n\nSubscribe to The Write Gear!\n

Get the The Write Gear on iTunes or via RSS.

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Download: Episode 7: Tools to block electronic distractions while you write

\n\nEpisode Links\n

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• Why Writers Are the Worst Procrastinators — The Atlantic
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\nBrowser Blocks\n

These add-ons, extensions, and apps will block all websites or only specific ones during writing time. All are flexible and customizable.

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• WasteNoTime — Chrome, Safari
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• LeechBlock — Firefox
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• FocalFilter — Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, Firefox
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\nSmartphone Blocking Apps\n

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• ClearFocus — Android
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• ClearLock — Android
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• Freedom — iOS
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\nFull-screen writing apps\n

To block distractions on the screen

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• Scrivener — Windows, Mac, Linux
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• FocusWriter — Windows
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• WriteMonkey — Windows
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• OmmWriter — Mac, iOS, Windows
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• JotterPad — Android
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\nAlphaSmart\n

Next week’s episode is All About AlphaSmart. But if you’re curious…

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• See it on Amazon
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\nFollow your hosts, guests, and the show on Social Media\n

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• @TinyTempest
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• @WriteGearCast
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• Facebook & G+
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• @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
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The Internet is a shiny bauble full of temptation, no more so than when it’s time to sit down and write. There’s always a notification, an email, a link that needs tapping or clicking or reading. If you find it hard to resist temptation, this week’s episode is for you. I employ several add-ons and apps to keep me focused and curb the urge to procrastinate.

\n

Duration: 10:02:00

\n

Present: K. Tempest Bradford.

\n\nSubscribe to The Write Gear!\n

Get the The Write Gear on iTunes or via RSS.

\n

Download: Episode 7: Tools to block electronic distractions while you write

\n\nEpisode Links\n

\n
• Why Writers Are the Worst Procrastinators — The Atlantic
\n

\nBrowser Blocks\n

These add-ons, extensions, and apps will block all websites or only specific ones during writing time. All are flexible and customizable.

\n

\n
• WasteNoTime — Chrome, Safari
\n
• LeechBlock — Firefox
\n
• FocalFilter — Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, Firefox
\n

\nSmartphone Blocking Apps\n

\n
• ClearFocus — Android
\n
• ClearLock — Android
\n
• Freedom — iOS
\n

\nFull-screen writing apps\n

To block distractions on the screen

\n

\n
• Scrivener — Windows, Mac, Linux
\n
• FocusWriter — Windows
\n
• WriteMonkey — Windows
\n
• OmmWriter — Mac, iOS, Windows
\n
• JotterPad — Android
\n

\nAlphaSmart\n

Next week’s episode is All About AlphaSmart. But if you’re curious…

\n

\n
• See it on Amazon
\n

\nFollow your hosts, guests, and the show on Social Media\n

\n
• @TinyTempest
\n
• @WriteGearCast
\n
• Facebook & G+
\n
• @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
\n

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