For me it helps to write (or do your most important thing) first thing in the morning - before you do anything else. A writer once told me that most people write best first thing. It's certainly true for me. And achieving that energies the rest of my day.
I have a tendency to over complicate things - like making supper. Now if I'm time- squeezed I ask myself what I/we could eat if I had no time at all. It forces me to find solutions in the space beyond my conditioning. That space is the source of creativity.
Also, I have been astonished to discover that the power to carve out time for my creativity is mine alone, and when I set out boundaries clearly people really do respect them. Doing it regularly creates a rhythm that makes it easier to stick to.
I'm looking forward to reading your stories, Jude.
Dear Jude - I'm rooting for you! I know how hard it is to make writing a priority. My best strategy is taking a couple days away from home to dive into it 100%. There are too many distractions in life to stay focused sometimes! :)
Hi Hilary. Getting a chapter out to some readers has really helped. I need to make sure the next one is good to go. I thin part of it is just deleting all those niggling notes - that say more information, need to expand this point. They are deleted and gone, until someone says - you need more information here. lol.
Good for you, it is brave. And you're ready. Onward!
For me it helps to write (or do your most important thing) first thing in the morning - before you do anything else. A writer once told me that most people write best first thing. It's certainly true for me. And achieving that energies the rest of my day.
I have a tendency to over complicate things - like making supper. Now if I'm time- squeezed I ask myself what I/we could eat if I had no time at all. It forces me to find solutions in the space beyond my conditioning. That space is the source of creativity.
Also, I have been astonished to discover that the power to carve out time for my creativity is mine alone, and when I set out boundaries clearly people really do respect them. Doing it regularly creates a rhythm that makes it easier to stick to.
I'm looking forward to reading your stories, Jude.
Yes!!! I find the first few hours in the morning are almost sacred, now if I could just get up before everyone else!
A little bit everyday
Absolutely!!!
I think this is probably why I've never finished any book I've started to write!
I guess it's a little bit each day. I do try - even if it's 30 mins
Dear Jude - I'm rooting for you! I know how hard it is to make writing a priority. My best strategy is taking a couple days away from home to dive into it 100%. There are too many distractions in life to stay focused sometimes! :)
Hi Hilary. Getting a chapter out to some readers has really helped. I need to make sure the next one is good to go. I thin part of it is just deleting all those niggling notes - that say more information, need to expand this point. They are deleted and gone, until someone says - you need more information here. lol.
I lived in Marin for a summer!!!
Would love to hear more about your novella!