tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post336586627742134012..comments2024-03-18T16:17:37.995-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: 8 Tips for Organizing Writing TimeJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-18691267811295130342010-04-20T14:05:14.087-04:002010-04-20T14:05:14.087-04:00Nice advices! Thank you very much.Nice advices! Thank you very much.roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066416230682768368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-30988689342660376212010-04-19T17:05:33.061-04:002010-04-19T17:05:33.061-04:00Great post.
I've found that trying to keep a ...Great post.<br /><br />I've found that trying to keep a schedule DOES NOT help me. It makes me feel caged in so that when I do sit and write, nothing comes out. I need to have a little bit of flexibility. The urge (and the time) to write comes every day, I just need to acknowledge it. Which I do, on a regular basis, right before bed. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-55118350770208775682010-04-19T05:00:49.992-04:002010-04-19T05:00:49.992-04:00I enjoyed your blog. Great teaching for us aspirin...I enjoyed your blog. Great teaching for us aspiring writers<br /><br />http://westbob.blogspot.com/2010/04/line-upon-line.html<br /><br />God Bless, Bob WestBob Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109037871358072355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-22851901157361868542010-04-18T18:28:01.689-04:002010-04-18T18:28:01.689-04:00Great post!'
Mimimize distractions is hard for...Great post!'<br />Mimimize distractions is hard for me.<br /><br />Best tip? The pp. per day quota!<br />May your goals be met!<br />Blessings,<br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-80077907012688490762010-04-18T06:20:27.399-04:002010-04-18T06:20:27.399-04:00You mentioned it, but I'll mention it again: M...You mentioned it, but I'll mention it again: Make your family and friends BELIEVERS.<br /><br />Once they believe you are a writer, they'll leave you to your writing.<br /><br />My life became much easier once I established that support network.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-61149415502878502842010-04-17T19:15:17.852-04:002010-04-17T19:15:17.852-04:00An excellent list. I think incubation of ideas is...An excellent list. I think incubation of ideas is important. Stepping back, sitting in a comfortable chair, musing,.. works for me as the ideas come in sharper focus.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-69728354076085745902010-04-17T11:59:57.340-04:002010-04-17T11:59:57.340-04:00Even without a husband and kids needing my attenti...Even without a husband and kids needing my attention, I still find myself without much time for writing. But these are great tips. I need to remember to use the time I do have.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-60023017191021831752010-04-17T09:07:40.053-04:002010-04-17T09:07:40.053-04:00Brilliant advice. I am fortunate that my time is m...Brilliant advice. I am fortunate that my time is my own. I did waste a lot of time when I first started the novel. DH is a great support, and does 99% of the cooking so I get food daily.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-69463291148357904232010-04-16T22:16:51.449-04:002010-04-16T22:16:51.449-04:00Great tips! I'm a terrible procrastinator (an...Great tips! I'm a terrible procrastinator (and get distracted so easily), but your tips helped me get back on track. I'm a single mom, I work full time, and I'm a writer. It's a heavy workload, but I know I can do it, as long as I manage my time well. Thanks for the post!Amy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083333388180804799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-16054165212171015732010-04-16T19:39:07.733-04:002010-04-16T19:39:07.733-04:00I needed to hear the part about just write somethi...I needed to hear the part about just write something everyday! <br /><br />And I was encouraged to read that u sacrifice your "fun" time on Saturdays to write.Kimi Finleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00743183497979766402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-10075281123611589672010-04-16T19:32:52.183-04:002010-04-16T19:32:52.183-04:00Love this Jody!!! I am so bad about this, complain...Love this Jody!!! I am so bad about this, complaining about not having enough time, but I know if I used the time I DO have better... I'd be a lot better off!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-57205233953311285312010-04-16T19:19:07.853-04:002010-04-16T19:19:07.853-04:00#2, Minimize distractions. That's what's h...#2, Minimize distractions. That's what's hardest, hardest, hardest for me.<br /><br />Super list, Jody. Thanks.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-2530765199403410902010-04-16T18:44:21.589-04:002010-04-16T18:44:21.589-04:00Of course it's possible to write with a full-t...Of course it's possible to write with a full-time job. If not, I'm "wasting" a lot of time writing, along with many other novelists/would-be novelists. There aren't many big name authors who didn't start out writing around various jobs to pay the bills...<br /><br />I'm very big on routines - which is helpful for carving out time to write. Sometimes I need more than my "normal" writing time (like now, for instance), which for me meant it was time to cut two blog posts per week, and be disciplined enough to write earlier in the evenings while watching TV with my husband. My way of making sure he doesn't feel neglected while still getting a few words in here and there. Not having kids makes things easier for me too. <br /><br />Would I manage more time any better? Hard to say, but my guess is "no". ;-)Jamie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05486427517423813962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-45044767237058970732010-04-16T18:23:21.529-04:002010-04-16T18:23:21.529-04:00Thanks for the tips. Great idea to post the books...Thanks for the tips. Great idea to post the books you find useful. And, you're right, if we had more time, we'd find a way to avoid writing. We can't write solid hour after hour. We need to move a bit now and then.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-43178103346930027312010-04-16T17:57:41.845-04:002010-04-16T17:57:41.845-04:00scheduling is the most important thing for me. And...scheduling is the most important thing for me. And then, when I'm struggling with actually writing the words I force myself to write ANYthing, as long as I'm writing. I can edit it out later.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-24396327864399231102010-04-16T17:23:16.420-04:002010-04-16T17:23:16.420-04:00What a great post. I think we can always find ways...What a great post. I think we can always find ways to increase organization and productivity...I certainly can :)Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-24177441164698515972010-04-16T17:03:18.116-04:002010-04-16T17:03:18.116-04:00Great post. Wow - you ARE organized. It's gr...Great post. Wow - you ARE organized. It's great that you make time for yourself, and it's paid off and will continue to pay off.<br /><br />I'm looking for a full-time job, and it's always in the back of my head that I'm going to lose a lot of writing time when it happens. But if it's important, we make time.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-1853084367538169632010-04-16T16:50:18.098-04:002010-04-16T16:50:18.098-04:00Twenty-four hours are always twenty-four hours, bu...Twenty-four hours are always twenty-four hours, but the difference in how we make use of them seems to vary with our stage in life and our priorities. When my family was young and my husband was in active ministry the days flew by and it was always a scramble to fit in "me" time. There always seemed to be more important, more eminent, needs to meet. Now that we're both retired I find time flies even faster, but I have fewer activities to juggle and it's easier to prioritize.<br /><br />In retrospect I think "me" time was more important than guilt let me believe. That's why I think your #5 may be the point we should work hardest on, followed closely by #7. Setting priorities that include devotional and writing time for ourselves is imperative. And deciding what to let go of is part of that self-commitment. I used to bake a lot -- for school, for church, for our family -- until I realized that baking isn't my first love and the mornings I gave over to it weren't the best use of my time. Everyone ate the store-bought goodies without complaint. I didn't stop baking altogether, of course, but cutting back helped me gain precious wedges of time.<br /><br />One other thing I think married writers need to do is make "us" time. No matter how supportive our spouses and families are of our writing needs, they need time with us, too. Carving out time for our own activities at the expense of a relationship isn't good prioritizing. Scheduling date nights or family activities is a tangible compromise for the times they do things for us or allow us space to do our own. <br /><br />Your post obviously gave me lots to think about!Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-22514064241808812832010-04-16T16:18:37.585-04:002010-04-16T16:18:37.585-04:00Great list, though my time is affected by family p...Great list, though my time is affected by family perception that I spend too much time writing sometimes or that I get up too early to write. It's a constant battle.Walt Mussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252729944233200374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-26013140502899169662010-04-16T16:00:45.096-04:002010-04-16T16:00:45.096-04:00One thing I'm experimenting with is paying mys...One thing I'm experimenting with is paying myself for my time. If I make my writing time a priority, just like with I job, I should pay myself. Set goals, set limits, and set rewards. We'll see how it works.Kayeleen Hamblinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652280450104899423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-63207178071328049042010-04-16T15:56:39.626-04:002010-04-16T15:56:39.626-04:00Hi Jody -
I find the more time I have the easier ...Hi Jody -<br /><br />I find the more time I have the easier it is to procrastinate. Knowing my time is limited gives me the needed motivation to sit down and write.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-29461281742682500712010-04-16T15:15:30.631-04:002010-04-16T15:15:30.631-04:00What a great post! I'm tweeting this right now...What a great post! I'm tweeting this right now.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-85027077579023786832010-04-16T15:15:05.976-04:002010-04-16T15:15:05.976-04:00Thank you for this Jody! I need to work on better ...Thank you for this Jody! I need to work on better utilizing my writing time. <br /><br />I think to-do lists help me. It's easy to focus on a word count goal in my frist draft but how do you remember to focus on all the details you want to catch when you're editing, submitting, marketing? So for me making a more detailed to-do list can help in those times.Wendy Delfossehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614782334273299261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-53590369912219808992010-04-16T14:42:15.670-04:002010-04-16T14:42:15.670-04:00Terrific tips! You're right about the whole ex...Terrific tips! You're right about the whole extra hours thing: it would be way too easy to sleep more or spend more time reading about writing (instead of actually writing!) if our days had more than 24 hours!<br /><br />Thanks for the advice and for that excellent list on useful writing books.Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-23541319647290614452010-04-16T14:16:29.466-04:002010-04-16T14:16:29.466-04:00This has been so hard for me lately. Right now, I&...This has been so hard for me lately. Right now, I'm writing after the boy goes to bed, which means I'm not finished by the time my husband wants to go to bed. I'm looking for for a better time but haven't come up with it yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512158365021041194noreply@blogger.com