Do It Today

Kara talks to book editor Zack Knoll about his day. Big moments include how he protects his creative editing time, maintaining author relationships, fighting the three o'clock slump, and why he organizes his multi-folder inbox while watching Real Housewives.

Show Notes

Kara talks to book editor Zack Knoll about his day. Big moments include how he protects his creative editing time, maintaining author relationships, fighting the three o'clock slump, and why he organizes his multi-folder inbox while watching Real Housewives.

Follow Zack on Twitter: @zackknoll_
Follow Zack on Instagram: @rack__roll

Mentions in the episode:
  • Do It Today: An Encouragement Journal (which Kara wrote and Zack edited!)
  • Abrams Books
  • Turning on airplane mode and logging out of Outlook while editing
  • Why he creates folders for each book project in his inbox
  • Beating back the three o'clock slump by putting tasks on his calendar
Do It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of two motivational journals and a musical theater writer, playwright, and editor.
 
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Artwork by Tyler Spangler and music by Kristoffer Bjarke

What is Do It Today?

DO IT TODAY is a podcast hosted by Kara Cutruzzula, who asks friends and notable figures across creative industries about what they're doing that day—and how they're going to do it. It's an up close look at process and practice, a reminder for you to do your most meaningful work, and a mini dose of encouragement in 20 minutes or less.