IWSG: How do I find time to write in my busy day?

As I write my post for September’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group, I have to admit I don’t have this one figured out. I’m having a lot of trouble finding the time to write.

I’m not a morning person, so the idea of waking up an hour early and sitting down at the computer scares me. I wonder if my husband, dog and kitties would find me several hours later asleep, face plastered to the keyboard!

I work eight-plus hours per day, Monday through Friday. I also periodically work some evenings and weekends.

When I get home in the evening, there are only a few hours left after the pets and humans are fed, and I like to spend them with my husband. As I’ve grown older, I also find this time necessary to unwind from my day, so I can relax and fall asleep.

Since I haven’t been writing on a consistent basis, it takes me a half hour just to get the ideas flowing once I get to my computer. I can write business letters, emails and marketing plans all day long. Creative writing doesn’t flow as easily because I don’t do it often enough. I know, it sounds like the chicken and egg problem. If I wrote more creatively, it would come easier for me to write creatively. Oy!

I’ve been carving out a bit of time over the weekends and on days off, to get my creative juices flowing once again. It’s helped somewhat but I’d love to write every single day. I’d get further on my WIP. And, I’d feel better about what I did produce. I’m sounding whiny, which is not my intent. Bottom line: I need to make writing a priority if I want to make progress. I’m making a goal to carve out at least 30 minutes a day to write, even if it’s on my lunch hour. Please feel free to hold me accountable – ask me next month how I did.

What works for you, in scheduling time to write during your busy day(s)? I’d love to hear from you!

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