Does this sound boring to you? Probably, but it’s likely the most important obstacle in the way for new writers.
With so many distractions, how does a writer focus on what’s really important – writing?
While there are many answers, I thought I’d offer some personal tips.
Now realize, I came upon most of these thoughts due to practicing poor time management in the first place, so don’t despair if you think you can’t break free from watching your writing time slip down the drain.
To read the rest of this informative article, click on Valerie’s photo or link below:
http://believinginhorses.com/blog/2012/03/06/time-management-in-writing/
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This is good. One thing about time is that each minute that ticks away is gone for good. I struggle with time management and social media management, as I am sure most writers do. Thanks for sharing this one, Chris!
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So funny finding this article. I was just contemplating writing a post about how badly I’ve been managing my time lately.
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You can still write it – it sounds like a great read 😀
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Please do write it and share. We all have so much to learn from each other!
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That’s TWO of us telling you now – so GET IT WRITTEN (no pressure here then LOL) 😀
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Lol I wrote it, well I wrote a small post about it. It wasn’t what I intended but ironically I ran out of time! I must be more organised, starting with my blogging. 😀
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Great post. That last one is an obstacle that so many new authors don’t realize. Point out one typo and they go back to the drawing board instead of fixing it and moving on. I think it stems from an inherent fear in taking that big step of publishing.
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I think you’re probably right there Charles 😀
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Such an excellent point, Charles. I agree that it is better to get thoughts written and manage time to later edit. It is a process, but every process has to start somewhere. Thanks for the comment.
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That’s what editing is for too. 😀 Never perfect on the first try.
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Thanks for sharing Charles 😀
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Thank you for sharing, too. 🙂
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You’re welcome.
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Reblogged! I will definitely be trying this in my own pursuit of a finished novel 🙂
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Glad you find the article useful – Good Luck with your own endeavours and Thanks for sharing BB 😀
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Thank you for sharing, and perhaps you will share with the rest of us some tips that worked for you as soon as your novel is finished! 🙂
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No problem! I thought it was great! Thanks very much for taking the time to comment 🙂 i will definitly share anything i stumble across that gets me over the finish line 🙂
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Please do, B.B., different things work for different people. But I see from your blog that you are definitely taking the big step of putting words on paper (on screen), and that is the biggest step.
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Yes i have put out two short stories… Possibly the most nerve racking moment so far lol im just trying to convince people to leave me comments on them so i know whats working and what needs tweaking 🙂
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I have been struggling as of late with finding and organising my time so that i could get my novel finished. This article by Valerie is more than helpful and has some fantastic tips on knuckling down!
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Hi B.B., I’m actually responding to the above comment, but there was no “Reply” button:
“Yes i have put out two short stories… Possibly the most nerve racking moment so far lol im just trying to convince people to leave me comments on them so i know whats working and what needs tweaking”
Three thoughts/suggestions:
1. Some people do not want to offer suggestions in public forums, such as a blog. You may want to offer a way for people to provide feedback directly to you.
2. Writers’ groups – particularly when you find the right fit – can be very helpful in providing the kind of feedback you seek.
3. Sometimes writers will beta read for each other so that each is gaining something from the time spent in the process (back to time management!).
Anyhow, best to you, and keep writing. -Valerie
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Thanks very much Valerie, i will try those suggestions 🙂 take care
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Helpful post
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Thank you, very much, and I thank Chris for posting this. I think time management is a universal writers’ challenge. 🙂 We have so much more in common than we realize at times.
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