Writing during the summer can be hard. There is always something coming up to distract us from our main intentions. This usually results in frustration and even guilt for writers. In addition, if we don’t write, we won’t be productive. The summer will end, and we will be wondering why we didn’t write—even a bit. At this point, guilt will set in and it will be hard to get back into our writing rhythms in the fall. Therefore, it is important for all of us to find time to write during the summer holidays. We really can both write and enjoy ourselves with the family and friends. I will show how we can do so throughout this month.
One way to write consistently during the summer is to try to set one writing goal to complete. It could be something like writing a few picture books or a few short stories. Or, it could be more complex such as revising your WIP so that in the fall you could make the final changes and submit your manuscript to a publisher or agent. You just need to set aside time in June to get organized during the summer months.
For many of us, our kids will be out of school. They will want to be entertained and days will fill up with fun activities. The weather will also be nice. Everyone will be in a rest and play mentality, which is not conducive to writing. Therefore, writers must reorganize their schedule so that they can write AND have fun with their families. Is it possible to create balance so that we can do both? Yes, you sure can, and I will show you how in this month.
The same obstacles may exist for writers who are vacationing abroad for a week or two. To be most successful, you should plan to write every day. This will mean you will have to look for creative ways to write, regardless of where you are. You may want to wake up earlier and write. Or, you may want to take a nap after your daily activities and write for an hour afterwards. Continuity is key for writers to be most effective and successful. You may want to talk to your family before leaving for vacation to let them know that you will need a bit of time every day to write.
You must remember that you are a writer, regardless of where you are. You are not a part-time writer. Therefore, you should let your family know that you are serious about your writing by setting specific times to write every day. As you write on a consistent basis, you will be letting your family know that you are committed to your writing. If you take your writing seriously, so will your family.
This month, I will outline 14 tips and tricks to write during the summer holidays. I offer a macro-micro analysis of how to achieve this from assessing and deciding which goals you should complete to advance your long-term writing goals to what you should do daily to make sure you complete these long-term goals. A macro analysis involves assessing your large-scale, long-term goals while your micro analysis involves evaluating your small-scale, short-term goals. First, I will focus on the macro goals and then the micro ones because I believe that you should try to achieve a large view of your goals before you can set the short-range ones.
Writing in the summer can be tricky. But it isn’t impossible with a bit of planning, I will show you some time-honored tricks to do so in this month. That way, you can get some writing done this summer and be proud of your accomplishments by fall.
So, if you’re ready, let’s get started.
See you in Lesson One!
Irene Roth
One way to write consistently during the summer is to try to set one writing goal to complete. It could be something like writing a few picture books or a few short stories. Or, it could be more complex such as revising your WIP so that in the fall you could make the final changes and submit your manuscript to a publisher or agent. You just need to set aside time in June to get organized during the summer months.
For many of us, our kids will be out of school. They will want to be entertained and days will fill up with fun activities. The weather will also be nice. Everyone will be in a rest and play mentality, which is not conducive to writing. Therefore, writers must reorganize their schedule so that they can write AND have fun with their families. Is it possible to create balance so that we can do both? Yes, you sure can, and I will show you how in this month.
The same obstacles may exist for writers who are vacationing abroad for a week or two. To be most successful, you should plan to write every day. This will mean you will have to look for creative ways to write, regardless of where you are. You may want to wake up earlier and write. Or, you may want to take a nap after your daily activities and write for an hour afterwards. Continuity is key for writers to be most effective and successful. You may want to talk to your family before leaving for vacation to let them know that you will need a bit of time every day to write.
You must remember that you are a writer, regardless of where you are. You are not a part-time writer. Therefore, you should let your family know that you are serious about your writing by setting specific times to write every day. As you write on a consistent basis, you will be letting your family know that you are committed to your writing. If you take your writing seriously, so will your family.
This month, I will outline 14 tips and tricks to write during the summer holidays. I offer a macro-micro analysis of how to achieve this from assessing and deciding which goals you should complete to advance your long-term writing goals to what you should do daily to make sure you complete these long-term goals. A macro analysis involves assessing your large-scale, long-term goals while your micro analysis involves evaluating your small-scale, short-term goals. First, I will focus on the macro goals and then the micro ones because I believe that you should try to achieve a large view of your goals before you can set the short-range ones.
Writing in the summer can be tricky. But it isn’t impossible with a bit of planning, I will show you some time-honored tricks to do so in this month. That way, you can get some writing done this summer and be proud of your accomplishments by fall.
So, if you’re ready, let’s get started.
See you in Lesson One!
Irene Roth
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