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Noticing Newbies: November 13, 2013 Issue [#5991]

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 This week: Time Management
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3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
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About This Newsletter

Hi, I'm JACE Author Icon.

Welcome to this issue of the Noticing Newbies newsletter. Join me as I take you into some nooks and crannies of Writing.Com that you may not have found time to check out yet.

Don't forget to toss me a note about what you liked or didn't like in my column, or about a topic you'd like to see discussed. This newsletter is about and for you. And for you seasoned members, I hope you'll find something you can take from my ramblings. *Smile*

Your Noticing Newbies Newsletter full-time Editors:

Stephanie Grace Author Icon,   Brooke Author Icon,   Sara♥Jean Author Icon,   JACE Author Icon



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Letter from the editor

Time Management


Recently I read an article about time management on, of all things, cooking. I thought several points might apply to us as writers.

*Bulletr* Avoid Rush Hour: Each of us has limited time in our day to write. Determine your creative period. Are you most creative when you rise each morning, or in the mid-afternoon, or even the late evening before you retire? Schedule your writing during that time. Maybe you can't do this everyday, but schedule these blocks as often as you can working toward writing daily. I submit your time usage will be more efficient when ideas and concepts flow easily from your unfettered mind.

*Bulletr* Get Organized: Set up a writer's work space. A desk with a comfortable and adjustable chair; a ready supply of pens, pencils, erasers, and paper if you write longhand; or a PC or laptop with a large screen and your favorite writing software if you prefer a modern method. Be sure your reference materials--dictionary, Thesaurus, encyclopedia, etc.--are at your beck and call. Do you enjoy music when you write, or total silence? Finally, don't forget refreshments. *Smile*

*Bulletr* Forget-Me-Not: Whether you use 3 x 5 cards, or a dry erase or magnetic board to chart your ideas, characters, and concepts, keep this medium handy to keep your creative flow fresh and constant. Like a recipe card, refer to these charts to avoid potentially lengthy detours that waste time.

I'm sure you can think of other aspects to add to your writing efforts. Drop me a line with some of your favorite writing time management thoughts.

Write On!


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From Acme Author Icon: Hi Jace, Even for us not-so-Newbies, there's nearly always a gem in your newsletters that teaches an old WDCer new tricks. Thank you for another informative newsletter.

Thanks, Miss Acme Author Icon. That's the kind of response I hope for with each newsletter. *Delight*


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