In the midst of a heat wave, with temperatures expected to remain high throughout the following week, I find my motivation waning, and as a result my productivity in decline. I’ve been working on my cellphone for a reader little over a month, instead of my pc, and I can guarantee you, it’s not ideal. For those who don’t know, I don’t have an A/C unit, and I’m incompatible with heat. Give me winter and I thrive.

If you are one  of those who find it hard to concentrate and work on their novel or short stories, the following article from Now Novel may prove helpful. I haven’t used any of the things suggested, but if you have or are already using one, please let the rest of us know about it in the comments below.