Focused Writing with Adam Leeb

Distraction-free writing: a process that all writers seek. Find out how today’s guest, Adam Leeb, has made it that much easier for you. As a writer myself, getting into the ‘flow state’ isn’t always attainable. But when I came across the distraction-free writing tool Freewrite Traveler, I had to bring on Adam Leeb, the co-founder, to the podcast. Freewrite is a portable tool with no copy/paste or other advanced editing functionality to promote maximum writing productivity. Pure magic. Adam is an award-winning product designer and mechanical engineer who is obsessed with product design especially in relation to user experience and user interaction. Join us as we explore mechanical keyboards, removing distractions, failed crowdfunding campaigns, and 3D printing over quarantine. Talking Points What attracted Adam to design and Astrohaus Developing a tool to help writers stay focused with the creative writing process Their design philosophy Specialized vs multi-use products Adam’s desire to design products Taking more risks Being ahead of the curve Running crowdfunding campaigns Why crowdfund if you have the clout or finances? A reversal approach to productivity Quote “It takes energy to resist.” Helpful Links Freewrite Traveler Astrohaus Punisher Yo-Yo Video Confessional Booth Wayne Gretzky Kara Goldin Baron Fig Episode 317: The Analog Way with Jeff Sheldon BestSelf Creality Clapboss Sprinter Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices