Category Archives: Finding Time To Write

In Which Everything is LARGE!

Posted on May 16, 2023 by blogaboutwriting

Hello, I am back after a long time away! My book-in-progress went off to the editor this morning (should have been there yesterday, so that’s not too bad). Unfortunately for me, reading is much quicker than writing, so I’m expecting … Continue reading →

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Writers, when is your ‘Golden Hour’?

Posted on April 27, 2023 by blogaboutwriting

Hellooo! I’m too tired to concentrate on my edits and it’s too early to go to bed, so I’m whizzing off a little post while I have a ‘window’. I can manage this because it’s like talking to a friend … Continue reading →

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Why I’ve Got My Head Down (and my mouth shut!)

Posted on February 15, 2023 by blogaboutwriting

Sorry my posts are few-and-far-between-ish at the moment. It’s not lack of desire, it’s lack of time. As I’ve probably told you a million times (and I’m starting to bore myself now), I have a deadline of 17th March to … Continue reading →

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In Which I am Slightly ‘Behind’ with the Na-No-Wri-Mo-ing

Posted on November 13, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

I know I said this last time but it really is a ‘quickie’ from me today because I am *supposed* to be doing NaNoWriMo and I am miles behind. I should be on almost 22,000 words by the end of … Continue reading →

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We Have Visitors….

Posted on May 5, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

As I write, Him Indoors is actually outdoors… sitting in his car on the drive. I know! WHAT is he doing? Have I finally driven him to distraction with my non-stop singing of ‘The Baked Potato’ song? Has he locked … Continue reading →

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GUEST POST: The Importance of Goal Setting

Posted on March 13, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

Today I bring you a rare thing on this blog – a guest post! Many thanks to writer S.Bee who has some wise words to say about setting goals. This is something I definitely need to do. Without goals, nothing … Continue reading →

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Getting Things Done: The Ivy Lee Method

Posted on February 4, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

If, like me, you are easily distracted and often get to the end of a day and feel like you’ve achieved NOTHING (or am I alone?), then you might find this useful. I spotted it in the Tesco magazine and … Continue reading →

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How to Mute Words on Twitter! (and other stuff)

Posted on October 17, 2019 by blogaboutwriting

Right. I am not going to mention the ‘B’ word (UK readers will understand) or the ‘C’ word (clue: 25th Dec) at all. This is going to be a happy post! I have actually muted those words* on my Twitter … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Problem?

Posted on November 26, 2018 by blogaboutwriting

My problems are (very First World-y – ie: not problems at all): 1. I have failed at NaNoWriMo, due to TMGO (too much going on, including a laptop breakdown!) and I’m thinking that perhaps I will try again in January, … Continue reading →

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Are We Being Too Hard on Ourselves?

Posted on July 3, 2018 by blogaboutwriting

Recently I met up with my writing buddy Sally, to talk about our progress (or lack of it) and to set short and long-term writing goals. This might sound super-professional and organised, but don’t be deceived: it’s just us saying … Continue reading →

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