I try to write for two hours every morning. I head out to my computer with a cup of tea, but I don't always get any writing done in that two hours at my desk. Most days, I send out litmag submissions, pay bills online, spend time on Substack, order prescription refills, submit rebate forms - anything but generative writing.
Interesting, @Dawn Levitt! I schedule writing time for generating or editing/revising, and then I schedule a separate day/time for submissions. I find I can't do both in one sitting. Maybe that might work for you?
My intentions are writing in the morning and submissions after dinner, because I'm too tired at night to really be creative, but then I drift away from my planned purpose. It's most likely to happen when I'm between projects and I'm delaying the start of a fresh work.
Very relatable, Lynne. Thanks for sharing so vulnerably. I made the conscious choice to take a few weeks to put novel revision aside and focus primarily on my coaching business. Taking something off my plate temporarily has helped alleviate some of my guilt. I'm still experimenting with what works best, but a sunrise beach walk on the weekend reminded me that life is too short to miss the magic moments with doing too much. Still ... always... a work in progress!
I try to write for two hours every morning. I head out to my computer with a cup of tea, but I don't always get any writing done in that two hours at my desk. Most days, I send out litmag submissions, pay bills online, spend time on Substack, order prescription refills, submit rebate forms - anything but generative writing.
Interesting, @Dawn Levitt! I schedule writing time for generating or editing/revising, and then I schedule a separate day/time for submissions. I find I can't do both in one sitting. Maybe that might work for you?
My intentions are writing in the morning and submissions after dinner, because I'm too tired at night to really be creative, but then I drift away from my planned purpose. It's most likely to happen when I'm between projects and I'm delaying the start of a fresh work.
Very relatable, Lynne. Thanks for sharing so vulnerably. I made the conscious choice to take a few weeks to put novel revision aside and focus primarily on my coaching business. Taking something off my plate temporarily has helped alleviate some of my guilt. I'm still experimenting with what works best, but a sunrise beach walk on the weekend reminded me that life is too short to miss the magic moments with doing too much. Still ... always... a work in progress!
Bravo, @Alison Hirschi!! It's hard to put something aside, and it can also be so empowering. I'm so glad this resonated!
Your Grandmother was a beautiful woman. The apple doesn't fall from the tree.
Yes, I can relate!
Awww, thanks, @Lisa Ferrari!!