I’ve definitely been struggling to have/make time to
write lately, whether it’s writing for this blog or just for me. If you too have this problem, hopefully some
of my ideas will inspire you.
Have/Make Time
Because everyone’s lives are different, there are no magic
tricks I can provide to give you the time you may want or need to write. I can only tell you that, if it’s important
enough to you, you will have the time
Write First Thing
Writing first thing requires coffee for me. If I have that, then I can grab paper and pen
or my laptop to get started. I do like
to be inspired, even for a blog, but sometimes I just write whatever’s on my
mind, like journaling. The mere act of
writing is an exercise in putting words to paper.
If you’re not a morning person, like me, find a time when
you’re alone and can concentrate, perhaps after the kids are in bed. Grab a cup of tea and off you go!
Writing Prompt/ Write
with Someone
Writing from a prompt is a good exercise because it can
take you outside your comfort zone. It
can also just be fun. Spontaneously, and
for fun, my daughter and I write a jingle to replace a really bad one from a
commercial we just watched.
Usually I write with my daughter. At times, I help her with ideas for her
stories or edit them. We also work on
our own projects at the same time. We
make writing dates with each other, like every Thursday night.
If you have a friend who writes, whether local or long
distance, make a date to meet up, face-to-face or on line, to write
together. Each of you can come up with a
writing prompt then make a date to share your results. I have an out of town friend with whom I do
timed writing prompts. During a phone
conversation we set a theme or idea then call each other back in ‘x’ minutes to
share what we did.
Write on Break
Whether you work in or outside your home, breaks are a
time when we move away from our work tasks and relax. Writing should be relaxing, at least I think
so. Move to a comfy spot with your
writing materials, or go get a snack or drink, then open up to a new page and
get started. Maybe you just want to
write some thoughts, maybe you’re working on a story or novel, or maybe you
want to write a poem. Make sure to watch
your time or set a reminder on your phone so you aren’t late returning to work.
I hope you got some ideas from me and can find a way that
works for you. Remember, to be a good
writer, you have to practice writing.
TTFN, Ta-ta for now!
