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Yep, that's right - the MailPoet 3 Beta is now here! You can now test a beta version of the new plugin on your own website.

Interested? Read more about it here on the blog or download the plugin on the WordPress Repository.

This month, we've also got a ton of awesome links for you, as well two blog posts to help you get organized and stay motivated!

Enjoy!

MailPoet News

• The MailPoet 3 Beta is here! Check it out on the WordPress Repository or read more about our plans. You can also try an online demo!

• As a MailPoet user, you're probably responsible for both creative tasks and managerial tasks. How do you switch between the two mindsets? We recommend having two separate schedules. Read our Paul Graham-inspired post on the topic!

• Need some motivation for your day job? Check out our post on the day jobs of famous writers and entrepreneurs. Our favorite? Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, was actually a medical doctor!

• On December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, Kiefer and Rafael from the MailPoet team will be at WordCamp U.S. in Philadelphia. Come say hello!

Writing and Productivity

• Why are writers the worst procrastinators? Well, according to The Atlantic, it basically boils down to a lack of a serious work ethic. Many successful writers rely on skill alone to create their work (and not habit), so when confronted with a long-term challenge, they tend to find themselves lost and unsure of how to continue. Read the full article on The Atlantic. Also check out the lengthy comment section on Hacker News.

• Are you easily distracted? Who isn't. Check out these two excellent articles on the art of (avoiding) distraction: Alex Denning on refactoring your workflow for less distraction, while the New York Times posits, "Can You Read This Story Without Being Distracted?" Our recommendation: close all other tabs and read the entire article!

WordPress and Technology

• Medium.com has a great interview with AirBnb's email specialist, Lucas Chevillard. Our favorite takeaway: emails on public holidays tend to underperform.

• Are you overwhelmed with managing multiple WordPress installations? Check out this review by CodeInWP.com on the various tools for managing multiple sites.

• Want to fight climate change while making your employees love you? Institute a three-day weekend, suggests Quartz.

• Like keyboards? Like building stuff? Check out Jack Lewis' guide to building a keyboard by hand. 

Randomly Interesting

• Learning to code without a computer? Who would need to do such a thing? The answer: someone in prison. Read the full story on Hacker News along with a variety of proposed solutions.

• Netflix for film geeks? Sign me up. Turner Classic Movies and the Criterion Collection have teamed up to launch FilmStruck, their own movie streaming service. 

• Is there an echo in here? The Echo Chamber is a new weekly newsletter that helps you escape your "news bubble" by including a variety of contrary views.

• It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... a lot of planes! Photographer Mike Kelley has created fascinating composite images of airplanes taking off.

Happy Emailing!
- Kiefer and the MailPoet Team