The Novel Writing Podcast

The Parkinson’s Law Paradox

June 18, 2024 Colleen Mitchell Episode 132
The Parkinson’s Law Paradox
The Novel Writing Podcast
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The Novel Writing Podcast
The Parkinson’s Law Paradox
Jun 18, 2024 Episode 132
Colleen Mitchell

Have you ever heard of Parkinson's Law?

If not, it's the law that work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. 

AKA, if you give yourself a whole day to do something, it will take you all day to do it.

Did you know that writers experience a paradox with Parkinson's Law?

In today's episode we take a look at a common time management technique and how it can actually hinder a writer's creativity.

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What to do next…

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

Show Notes

Have you ever heard of Parkinson's Law?

If not, it's the law that work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. 

AKA, if you give yourself a whole day to do something, it will take you all day to do it.

Did you know that writers experience a paradox with Parkinson's Law?

In today's episode we take a look at a common time management technique and how it can actually hinder a writer's creativity.

Send us a text

What to do next…

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below: