Most writers complain that they don’t have a lot of time to write. They have so much to do every week, and it’s so hard to fit writing in.
Yet, we all have what I like to call expendable times when we are waiting or not doing much. These are empty times, such as when we are waiting for the dryer to complete its cycle, times between our doctor appointments, or when we are waiting in line at our store to pick pre-ordered groceries. You could also plan or think about where you will go next in your chapter when you are getting your hair cut. These are times when you can think, outline, or plan for the next day’s writing session.
I usually carry a notebook with me wherever I go. That way, when I have a few minutes to myself, I take out my notebook and start writing. I may take notes on a scene or a plot twist that just came to me. Or I may brainstorm some blog or article topics I will write about in the future.
Therefore, if you use your expendable time wisely, you will get a lot more writing done that you expected. I usually can find 5 extra hours a week to do odds and ends for my writing career. And you can do with a big of mindful planning and using your time wisely.
Recently, I have started to carve out 30 minutes each evening, before dinner, to take stock of where I am with my different types of writing. Sometimes I even plan a blog or outline one. Then the next day I sit down and write it. My planning the day before usually helps me save a good half an hour to create my blog or article because I pre-planned it. In other words, the blog or article come together much more quickly.
Try it!
Irene Roth
Yet, we all have what I like to call expendable times when we are waiting or not doing much. These are empty times, such as when we are waiting for the dryer to complete its cycle, times between our doctor appointments, or when we are waiting in line at our store to pick pre-ordered groceries. You could also plan or think about where you will go next in your chapter when you are getting your hair cut. These are times when you can think, outline, or plan for the next day’s writing session.
I usually carry a notebook with me wherever I go. That way, when I have a few minutes to myself, I take out my notebook and start writing. I may take notes on a scene or a plot twist that just came to me. Or I may brainstorm some blog or article topics I will write about in the future.
Therefore, if you use your expendable time wisely, you will get a lot more writing done that you expected. I usually can find 5 extra hours a week to do odds and ends for my writing career. And you can do with a big of mindful planning and using your time wisely.
Recently, I have started to carve out 30 minutes each evening, before dinner, to take stock of where I am with my different types of writing. Sometimes I even plan a blog or outline one. Then the next day I sit down and write it. My planning the day before usually helps me save a good half an hour to create my blog or article because I pre-planned it. In other words, the blog or article come together much more quickly.
Try it!
Irene Roth
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