As you look for ways to organize your writing time more effectively in the new year, consider these suggestions from a few fellow Christian writers.
Diana Brandmeyer, author of We're not Blended We're Pureed, a Survivor's Guide, has found her most productive writing time. She is convinced that having a clean desk is one of the best ways to stay on target. Diana says,
I've found my best time for writing is from 2-5. When I stick to it I get a lot done, more than if I sit at my computer from 8-5.
Having a clean desktop also helps me. Right now I have an over-sized desk that can fill up fast with research, coupons I print and even fingernail polish bottles. When I get it cleaned off my brain creates much faster. That is my goal for next year--to have a clean desk every morning. That means I'll have to put stuff away when I'm done. I should be able to do that, right?
Two-time Christy Award finalist, Stephanie Grace Whitson, has a writing system that works for her. She breaks down her to-do list by hours in the day. Here is a sample of her personal schedule:
Making Life Work
Clean House....30 minutes
Exercise....30 minutes
Meal Plan & Cook....30 minutes
Office e-mail/filing, etc....1 hour
Play & Pamper.... 30 minutes
Pray & Read God’s Word....30 minutes
Rest....9 hours
Sew....30 minutes
Work for Author Solutions....3 hours
WRITE FICTION.... 3 hours
Total dedicated time per day = 19 hours
5 hours OPEN
Author Janalyn Voigt, fantasy author and writing mentor, has a very specific daily schedule, broken down hourly. If you're a stay-at-home writer, with a personality that thrives on accounting for every hour of your day, and who has a "tortoise" instead of "hare" approach to your writing, Janalyn's system may work for you. Visit THIS BLOG POST, to get a rundown of Janalyn's day, which begins at 6am and ends around 10pm.
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