I also find it helpful to keep a plain paper notebook. I write down my start and stop times each day and then I can keep track of how many hours I'm logging. I aim for 6 hours a day. It's also helpful to pick times when people aren't trying to get hold of you, so early in the morning or after dinner. I try to treat it like a job. I might be at home but I have to put in the hours - or else!
For me writing is more than a job. It’s my identity. Mornings are sacred for me. First thing I do after freshening up is write for an hour or so. Nights are great too. Every one is asleep while I finish what I started and sometimes get carried away and don't go to bed until midnight. I average 6-8 hours too. Thanks for sharing your routine Claire.
Thank you, Neera. I love these "tricks," and have used most of them at one time or another. They work! I love your manifesto and plan to create one for myself.
I also find it helpful to keep a plain paper notebook. I write down my start and stop times each day and then I can keep track of how many hours I'm logging. I aim for 6 hours a day. It's also helpful to pick times when people aren't trying to get hold of you, so early in the morning or after dinner. I try to treat it like a job. I might be at home but I have to put in the hours - or else!
For me writing is more than a job. It’s my identity. Mornings are sacred for me. First thing I do after freshening up is write for an hour or so. Nights are great too. Every one is asleep while I finish what I started and sometimes get carried away and don't go to bed until midnight. I average 6-8 hours too. Thanks for sharing your routine Claire.
Thank you Neera. This was very helpful. Bird by Bird.
Yep, Bird By Bird.
Thank you, Neera. I love these "tricks," and have used most of them at one time or another. They work! I love your manifesto and plan to create one for myself.
Elizabeth talks about being a trickster rather than a martyr in her book Big Magic. I love that concept. Have you read her book?
Thank you for the recommendation! The book sounds like something I need right now. I may suggest it for my next book club pick!
Oh, it's a must have for new writers.
Great prompts 💎✍️💎
Thanks Ibrahim.