One thing I found hard to do was finding a right time for writing my book. Between working a full-time job and managing personal duties like home maintenance, doctors visits, and family time, finding the time to write was taking up time.
Sometimes I’ll be at work when I’m inspired by a “brilliant” idea. Unfortunately, I don’t always have the luxury of stopping what I’m doing to write down my magnificent prose. And sometimes in the evenings, I’m so tired that I can’t keep my eyes open long enough or my thought process clear enough to focus on writing before I fall asleep.
Then, of course, there’s the quality TV time I spend with my wife. Can’t let anything interfere with that. And then there are my cats who insist on coming between me and my computer screen. So I’ve begun to do a few things depending on the situation.
I’m using the voice recording feature on my smartphone to dictate quick ideas that I can work on later. I’m using a text editor on my phone so I can jot down notes or clever quotes I know I won’t remember later. And I’ve set aside time each evening to devote to writing. The best part is I can do it in bed.
I’ve picked a time convenient for me to get the creative juices flowing before I’m sandbagged by the sandman.
It seems to be working. I’m getting more writing done an hour before bedtime than I do all day.
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