Grayson Taylor

The real reason you’re not writing more

6.6K views · 2mo ago · 19:28

Why distraction is stealing your creativity, and how to get it back. Get my productivity app Focus Shield Preorder my sci-fi novel Catalyst of Control CONNECT My music Get behind-the-scenes content and access to books and films

Topics: Victor Hugo’s Problem · I. The War for Attention · II. The Convenience Trap · III. The Value of Boredom · IV. Good and Bad Boredom · V. The Humanity of Boredom

I tested dozens of writing tools—these are the best

7.1K views · 3mo ago · 20:13

All my favorite writing tools in one video. These apps and devices, from high-tech to analog, have made me a more focused and creative writer. Start using ProWritingAid for free OTHER TOOLS Scrivener Notion Notion Customizer Whiteboard Focus Shield AirPods Pro 2

Topics: Welcome · Favorite writing app · Favorite editing app · Favorite organization app · Favorite analog idea capture tool · Favorite productivity app

📚 Books mentioned: Buy the book · Buy the book · Buy the book

Why you should stop trying to write a good book

8.2K views · 3mo ago · 11:08

A guide to overcoming perfectionism as a writer. Preorder my sci-fi novel Catalyst of Control CONNECT My music Get behind-the-scenes content and access to books and films ABOUT I’m Grayson Taylor, an author and filmmaker, here to help you on your creative journey by sharing what I’ve learned—and what I’m still learning—about storytelling.

Topics: Why perfectionism is holding you back · I. Why You're a Perfectionist · II. How to Be an Imperfectionist · III. Quantity or Quality?

I’ve written every day for 1,283 days—here’s how

30K views · 4mo ago · 12:33

I've been writing every single day for over 3 years. Here's what I've learned about how to build a daily writing habit and stay consistent no matter what. Preorder my sci-fi novel Catalyst of Control CONNECT My music Get behind-the-scenes content and access to books and films

Topics: Why you should write every day · I. The 5-Sentence Rule · II. The Power of Consistency · III. Tactics for Consistency · IV. Creativity Is Boring

How to write a 1-star book

2.8K views · 4mo ago · 7:31

How to quickly ruin your book, in 10 simple steps. CONNECT My music Get behind-the-scenes content and access to books and films ABOUT I’m Grayson Taylor, an author and filmmaker, here to help you on your creative journey by sharing what I’ve learned—and what I’m still learning—about storytelling. After writing my first full-length novel when I was seven, I’ve authored more than a dozen action-adventure, sci-fi, mystery, and dystopian books.

Topics: I. Never trust your reader · II. Be a puppet master · III. Do everything · IV. Pull out a thesaurus · V. Track nothing · VI. Only write about yourself

If you want to write a book, watch this first.

17K views · 7mo ago · 13:00

Here are 5 things you should know before writing your first book. CONNECT My music Get behind-the-scenes content and access to books and films ABOUT I’m Grayson Taylor, an author and filmmaker, here to help you on your creative journey by sharing what I’ve learned—and what I’m still learning—about storytelling. After writing my first full-length novel when I was seven, I’ve authored more than a dozen action-adventure, sci-fi, mystery, and dystopian books.

Topics: Writing a book is overwhelming · Lesson I · Lesson II · Lesson III · Lesson IV · Lesson V