Comments on: Writing a book: Where do you find the time to write? http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/01/09/time-to-write/ Adventures in Writing, Publishing and Book Marketing Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:41:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Irina http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/01/09/time-to-write/comment-page-1/#comment-30355 Irina Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:18:34 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=539#comment-30355 This is a great article. But still it's hard to write if you have a full-time job. I have to get up at 6 AM to get to my job on time. I just can't imagine getting up at 5 AM. At lunch? I am trying to just get out of the office, because as is I spend 8 hours sitting in front of the computer. In the evening I feel so drained that even an idea of sitting down and writing makes me want to cry. I think having a job and writing is possible only if the job doesn't suck out life out of you. I don't know how it's possible to feel refreshed and full of ideas at the end of a work day... This is a great article. But still it’s hard to write if you have a full-time job. I have to get up at 6 AM to get to my job on time. I just can’t imagine getting up at 5 AM. At lunch? I am trying to just get out of the office, because as is I spend 8 hours sitting in front of the computer. In the evening I feel so drained that even an idea of sitting down and writing makes me want to cry. I think having a job and writing is possible only if the job doesn’t suck out life out of you. I don’t know how it’s possible to feel refreshed and full of ideas at the end of a work day…

]]> By: Joanna Penn http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/01/09/time-to-write/comment-page-1/#comment-29719 Joanna Penn Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:27:58 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=539#comment-29719 That's great Cheryl, fitting it in, even in small bursts, is the difficult part! But you get there over time. That’s great Cheryl, fitting it in, even in small bursts, is the difficult part! But you get there over time.

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/01/09/time-to-write/comment-page-1/#comment-29601 Cheryl Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:33:23 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=539#comment-29601 I have recently started writing my first book. It still feels odd to say I am writing a book, but I am determined to actually do it. I started writing several times as a child thinking I would write a book but always stopped shortly after starting. Here I am, married with six little boys under the age of 11, and I am just now starting to write. I had to read your blog post about finding the time to write as that is something I obviously struggle with. I work part-time, have responsibilities as a pastor's wife and of course, am a mother with six children who need me. I found that I write in the evenings as I start to slow down from a long day. It is then that my mind seems to be the most creative so I use that time to either write in Scrivener whatever comes to me or even just write down scenes that I will eventually write about. I also go to my job a bit earlier and while I only get about 20 minutes before my work begins, I use that time again to jot down anything that may have come to mind on the drive in. The more I've tried to fit writing in, the more natural writing during the day seems to become. I don't have to fight to squeeze in the time or get my thoughts flowing. It all just fits with life. Anyways, thank you Joanna for your blog. I have been going through several posts and most likely will be re-reading all of them as I go along. :) I have recently started writing my first book. It still feels odd to say I am writing a book, but I am determined to actually do it. I started writing several times as a child thinking I would write a book but always stopped shortly after starting. Here I am, married with six little boys under the age of 11, and I am just now starting to write. I had to read your blog post about finding the time to write as that is something I obviously struggle with. I work part-time, have responsibilities as a pastor’s wife and of course, am a mother with six children who need me.

I found that I write in the evenings as I start to slow down from a long day. It is then that my mind seems to be the most creative so I use that time to either write in Scrivener whatever comes to me or even just write down scenes that I will eventually write about. I also go to my job a bit earlier and while I only get about 20 minutes before my work begins, I use that time again to jot down anything that may have come to mind on the drive in.

The more I’ve tried to fit writing in, the more natural writing during the day seems to become. I don’t have to fight to squeeze in the time or get my thoughts flowing. It all just fits with life.

Anyways, thank you Joanna for your blog. I have been going through several posts and most likely will be re-reading all of them as I go along. :)

]]> By: Virginia Ripple http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/01/09/time-to-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11472 Virginia Ripple Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:53:14 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=539#comment-11472 I've had to change my writing schedule several times due to life changes, but I keep at it. Mostly it's about snatching a moment here and there. However, when life throws a curveball and I'm forced to adjust my schedule again, I admit to feeling like I should just give up. What keeps me going is knowing I'm doing something I love. If you truly love writing, eventually you find a way to do it. Thanks for reminding me that sometimes you just have to get creative in making time for my passion. I’ve had to change my writing schedule several times due to life changes, but I keep at it. Mostly it’s about snatching a moment here and there. However, when life throws a curveball and I’m forced to adjust my schedule again, I admit to feeling like I should just give up. What keeps me going is knowing I’m doing something I love. If you truly love writing, eventually you find a way to do it. Thanks for reminding me that sometimes you just have to get creative in making time for my passion.

]]> By: Frances Bowens http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/01/09/time-to-write/comment-page-1/#comment-3957 Frances Bowens Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:49:00 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=539#comment-3957 well im also writing a book and im 18 years old i cant seem to find the time to write my book becaues of school chores studying for tests and dance and i have a twin brother who has cerebal palsy and needs my help 24/7 and my mom and dad are sick to so i cant really seem to find time except sometimes on weekends but i never really think of doing so but in my heart i really want to write a book i just need the time support and motavation to write it. :) well im also writing a book and im 18 years old i cant seem to find the time to write my book becaues of school chores studying for tests and dance and i have a twin brother who has cerebal palsy and needs my help 24/7 and my mom and dad are sick to so i cant really seem to find time except sometimes on weekends but i never really think of doing so but in my heart i really want to write a book i just need the time support and motavation to write it. :)

]]> By: What Will You Give Up To Write Your Book? by Joanna Penn | The Creative Penn http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/01/09/time-to-write/comment-page-1/#comment-2865 What Will You Give Up To Write Your Book? by Joanna Penn | The Creative Penn Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:13:16 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=539#comment-2865 [...] Lack of time seems to be the no. 1 reason people haven’t written their books yet, so it is the main thing you need to overcome. [...] [...] Lack of time seems to be the no. 1 reason people haven’t written their books yet, so it is the main thing you need to overcome. [...]

]]> By: Don't Have Time To Write or Publish? Get A Virtual Author's Assistant | The Creative Penn http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/01/09/time-to-write/comment-page-1/#comment-2575 Don't Have Time To Write or Publish? Get A Virtual Author's Assistant | The Creative Penn Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:19:27 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=539#comment-2575 [...] this post, I outlined ways you could find more time in your week for writing, but for many people, finding the time is just too [...] [...] this post, I outlined ways you could find more time in your week for writing, but for many people, finding the time is just too [...]

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