 Noticing Newbies: November 13, 2013 Issue [#5991] |
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This week: Time Management Edited by: JACE  
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Hi, I'm JACE .
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.
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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.
 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.
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.
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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