Trying to be more productive is the operative phrase for me at the moment.
I've found a writing system that seems to fit me, and now I just need to improve my word count...
Sadly life- or actually other people, over whom I have no control, can and will get in the way.
So to cut down on the opportunities for procrastination and make the most of the time I do have I'm going to keep a desk diary, not just a bag diary.
My printer gives me access to lots of online templates and they have printable diaries. I know I could set a desktop one, but I wouldn't see that once my browser is open, so I'm going to try a paper one that can be stuck up within my eye line.
No idea how it will work, but it will certainly help by reminding me sooner that I have appointments coming up, and not agreeing to do other things the same week I'm already busy- which is happening at the moment.
And if you need ideas on how to be more productive then I can certainly recommend 'Give Up Ironing - A Writer's Guide to Time Management' by Kathleen McGurl.
I certainly recognised a few elements I could improve on- box sets, in my case NCIS, I will say no more... :(
Anything you can recommend to improve writing output?
Carol Bevitt's blog on her writing and inspirations, along with occasional literature related news...
Restricting time spent, or rather wasted, on the internet is one of my aims. I spend too much time looking at stuff I'm not really that interested in.
ReplyDeleteI know just what you mean, Patsy, but then there are other times when it has been very useful and it's provided helpful info.
DeleteLike diets, moderation in all things. :)
It's an ongoing battle, Carol! I started last week deciding not to go on to any social media until lunch time so I could concentrate on writing - have already fallen down on that today!
ReplyDeleteI always find Monday's difficult to restrict my social media use, so you're not alone, Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteThere's always tomorrow. :-)
I am a hige fan of NCIS. I have found an excuse to watch it without feeling guilty that I shouldn't be sat drooling over the sexy Mark Harmon. I watch it whilst ironing. Ironing has never been so enticing :):) My time has been strongly affected by my return to a full time teaching position. I had forgotten how much time planning and prep takes!!! So I am having to rejig my brain timetable. I'll let you know how goes - its not gone anywhere this week apart from BED! :) Good luck with your new calendar, Carol.
ReplyDeleteI'm limiting myself with the box sets. At the weekend when it's too noisy to work and I have a little free time, I put the next disc on- I've got one disc from series 4 to watch.
DeleteSadly Mark Harmon does nothing for me, but he does seem popular with lots of ladies. :D
Hope your return to teaching doesn't rail-road your writing completely, Nicola.
The tiredness - obviously that should say 'huge' fan :)
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