tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post2452682783411412120..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: Time Keeps Ticking AwayLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-26459566841093256572016-09-17T18:39:04.455-07:002016-09-17T18:39:04.455-07:00Janice, great post! I've found I've moved ...Janice, great post! I've found I've moved through different seasons of writing that require different schedules. Now that my day job is taking up more of my time, I've decided to 'write to time' rather than 'write to product'. I now allocate X number of hours per day for writing, rather than writing until the product is finished eg. daily word count goal. This will slow my productivity but it will improve my overall life balance. Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-38381836579375658302016-09-13T11:22:34.568-07:002016-09-13T11:22:34.568-07:00You've got that right, Iola. You'd think i...You've got that right, Iola. You'd think it would be easier once the kids are grown, but even now, I am distracted by family and friends and non-writing projects. I always struggle with treating my writing as a real job, because others don't and I'm a people-pleaser. But, as I commented earlier, a person can always start fresh, try again.writerjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455216161970991303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-15164254377529551582016-09-13T11:19:06.646-07:002016-09-13T11:19:06.646-07:00I love lists for jobs in the house or on the yard,...I love lists for jobs in the house or on the yard, but I need to be more faithful to writing lists. So easily distracted. I think I'll give the lists for writing another try. Have to learn how much time to allot for various projects and phases, and that only happens with practice.writerjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455216161970991303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-73817014946882686512016-09-13T11:14:55.226-07:002016-09-13T11:14:55.226-07:00Thanks, Rita. It's a journey.Thanks, Rita. It's a journey.writerjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455216161970991303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-88879802164786917132016-09-13T11:14:20.579-07:002016-09-13T11:14:20.579-07:00That's great, Ian. I have to confess I have tr...That's great, Ian. I have to confess I have trouble using the short bits of time wisely as pertains to my writing. But there's always hope for improvement, right?writerjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455216161970991303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-40364036931872165462016-09-12T22:22:33.348-07:002016-09-12T22:22:33.348-07:00I am with you about not doing early mornings! I sa...I am with you about not doing early mornings! I saw one writer who got up at 4am. If I was to do that, I'd need to be in bed before the kids!<br /><br />I'm finding that a writing routine is about as easy to establish as a routine for a newborn: easy in principle, when you read the books, but difficult to impossible in practice because I can't budget for when others will need my time. And my family has to come first.Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-23797692571353407242016-09-12T22:16:00.308-07:002016-09-12T22:16:00.308-07:00I've used various methods. At the moment, I&#...I've used various methods. At the moment, I'm using lists -- a weekly one then broken down into daily bits. For now, it's keeping me on track -- and I do build in coffee breaks, time with friends breaks and walk in the park breaks. That's the only way the system will work for me.Alice Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218095053108888830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-85699114342218096982016-09-12T18:51:37.703-07:002016-09-12T18:51:37.703-07:00I really like the schedule that suits you, Jan. I ...I really like the schedule that suits you, Jan. I wouldn't use a whiteboard but I can see its benefits. And yes Living with all the various relationships that are important to a is a must. And with the overall knowledge that God is in control does give one peace. Anyway congrats on your indie publishing step.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-47767767120184528322016-09-12T17:39:51.135-07:002016-09-12T17:39:51.135-07:00Janice, as you outline we all have to work out our...Janice, as you outline we all have to work out our individual schedules with the Lord. He will guide us. And wonderful that you've placed Him so prominently in your outlook.<br /><br />In our busy lives taking an unexpected opportunity (a sudden opening in the schedule) to write some words even a few, can be beneficial. I've found power in the turning up frequently, even if it's only to write a few words.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.com