Scheduling Time

I’m the first to admit, I’m not the most organized person in the world. I’m more of a whirlwind that sweeps in, gets as much done as possible, then sweeps out. I’ve been like that since I was a kid. Not saying I can’t meet a deadline, because I nail those suckers. Just means that I might terrify my family as I do it.

Recently, I’ve been finding it increasingly challenging to fit everything that I want to do in with everything that I need to do. Family and job usually come first, followed by writing. This has been increasing my frustration levels, as I really want to make my writing more of a priority. Thankfully, my husband is a wise man who has learned how to help me prioritize over the years.

Starting this week, I’ll be setting myself a writing/editing schedule, where I will actually leave my house, go to Starbucks and work. No Internet (I’m a junkie), no distractions (I will procrastinate), and most of all…lots of coffee.

I did this yesterday and managed to get through eighteen pages of editing in an hour and a half. So, I’m feeling good about this new plan and think it’s just what I needed to get through the edits of my current manuscript.

Wish me luck!