tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post4963933228246698556..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: 3 Ways to Manage Your TimeLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-60951480131187028822010-08-13T08:12:48.312+10:002010-08-13T08:12:48.312+10:00Jen, sometimes it takes trial and error - and prac...Jen, sometimes it takes trial and error - and practice - to make a system work :)<br /><br />Talli, I sometimes wish I was more like you. Strict schedules sound appealing, I just can't do it.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-61997409352132751802010-08-13T00:20:35.645+10:002010-08-13T00:20:35.645+10:00Great tips! I am very schedule-oriented, so making...Great tips! I am very schedule-oriented, so making a strict schedule and sticking to it usually works for me.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-29520816841701474082010-08-12T22:07:18.435+10:002010-08-12T22:07:18.435+10:00It's crazy how much one person likes to fit in...It's crazy how much one person likes to fit in to a day! Especially when you add writing to the mix! <br /><br />I find that structure is key. Blogging is a ton of fun but I make sure to blog thirty minutes before work each morning and then the rest I have to let go so in the evenings I can write. From 5pm-6pm is my writing time. One hour before dinner. It isn't the best system, since it hasn't exactly being implemented but I try!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-48545386402257121112010-08-12T17:19:42.765+10:002010-08-12T17:19:42.765+10:00Aspiring, bless you, Vic.Aspiring, bless you, Vic.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-18907231400773819962010-08-12T17:18:03.350+10:002010-08-12T17:18:03.350+10:00Kristen, yes! I used to be so busy that I was a ch...Kristen, yes! I used to be so busy that I was a chipper as well. But it's just as satisfying writing this way as it is being able to have a whole chunk of the day dedicated to writing. I think as long as we keep writing then we are doing good :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-15712799046102513312010-08-12T17:15:57.954+10:002010-08-12T17:15:57.954+10:00Jody, oh yes, I know the feeling. Interruptions ar...Jody, oh yes, I know the feeling. Interruptions are frustrating when the writing is flowing (even when the writing isn't flowing).Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10937538882592616082010-08-12T17:14:20.974+10:002010-08-12T17:14:20.974+10:00Terri, Family can be a wonderful support. We just ...Terri, Family can be a wonderful support. We just have to 'train' them first ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13082345903345117832010-08-12T13:34:56.904+10:002010-08-12T13:34:56.904+10:00that's miss lynda! every post a new treasure ...that's miss lynda! every post a new treasure trove of good advice!vic caswell https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218698236837610704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-45801399982851725172010-08-12T09:48:10.208+10:002010-08-12T09:48:10.208+10:00For me, the goal-setting is the most important. I ...For me, the goal-setting is the most important. I have a very active toddler and run a small business with DH, so my schedule is never my own. But if I can keep chipping away at the goal little by little, it gets done.Kristen Ethridgehttp://www.kristenethridge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-36927785531436985682010-08-12T09:36:50.463+10:002010-08-12T09:36:50.463+10:00I definitely try to all three of the points you me...I definitely try to all three of the points you mentioned! I find that even when I have "scheduled" time, I still am interrupted numerous times during that writing time. It's my life stage and sometimes it can be frustrating (especially when I'm working on something I need to get done!). But that's why it's so important for me to have Saturdays as a day I can write without the usual interruptions!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-22641317706205979132010-08-12T09:26:57.598+10:002010-08-12T09:26:57.598+10:00Making sure my family takes me seriously and when ...Making sure my family takes me seriously and when I say I am writing, they back off!LOLTerri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-67560482806716227482010-08-12T09:08:23.575+10:002010-08-12T09:08:23.575+10:00Tabitha, yes, exactly. When I first started taking...Tabitha, yes, exactly. When I first started taking writing seriously, it took a while to train the family ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-45023989498253557372010-08-12T09:03:18.511+10:002010-08-12T09:03:18.511+10:00Great post. When I take my writing seriously and t...Great post. When I take my writing seriously and tell others I am unavailable then others tend to take me seriously too. That is one of the best ways I have found to get stuff done.Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13121876281835280032010-08-12T08:40:33.571+10:002010-08-12T08:40:33.571+10:00Mary, Yes, I so wish they would happen more often....Mary, Yes, I so wish they would happen more often. I'm currently in a bit of a rut. I have to force words out like I have to force out the last bit of toothpaste in the tube. So frustrating!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-29711842495156637052010-08-12T07:57:39.181+10:002010-08-12T07:57:39.181+10:00Oh, I love those 1,000 words in an hour days. I ca...Oh, I love those 1,000 words in an hour days. I call it 'the groove'. Wish it came around more often.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8434899747031182982010-08-12T07:47:17.969+10:002010-08-12T07:47:17.969+10:00Jessica, absolutely. Any kind of writing is a bene...Jessica, absolutely. Any kind of writing is a benefit.<br /><br />Mohamed, ha, I love it. "Get started!" is a very good tip!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-30197134270075189902010-08-12T01:20:40.885+10:002010-08-12T01:20:40.885+10:00"Get Started!" is my favorite time manag..."Get Started!" is my favorite time management tip :)<br /><br />Good post!Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-7083092106436429432010-08-11T23:13:51.378+10:002010-08-11T23:13:51.378+10:00Having a word goal when I sit down to write, and h...Having a word goal when I sit down to write, and having an idea of when I'd like to have my first draft done is the best way for me to look at it. I don't really do a schedule, per say. My blog gives me the chance to write every day and I think that habit is most important.Jessica Lemmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388504462239939840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-21799247685954198122010-08-11T22:46:05.420+10:002010-08-11T22:46:05.420+10:00Amanda, that's a great way to be. As long as y...Amanda, that's a great way to be. As long as you are satisfied, it's all good :)<br /><br />Erinn, Hehe, yep family can be demanding ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-29972866648104333772010-08-11T20:29:35.682+10:002010-08-11T20:29:35.682+10:00My time management is based around my daughter... ...My time management is based around my daughter... whenever she lets me, I write. its that simple.Erinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936046127305211439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-20203163897090667062010-08-11T19:23:06.434+10:002010-08-11T19:23:06.434+10:00I don't exactly have any time management skill...I don't exactly have any time management skills or advice; I just write and hope I can get enough done in one sitting (usually I'm satisfied). With the life I live, I've got to be flexible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-3953381405468494242010-08-11T17:13:53.556+10:002010-08-11T17:13:53.556+10:00Laura, word count also helps me to see my progress...Laura, word count also helps me to see my progress which in turn helps me to feel all good about it all.<br /><br />Dawn, disciplined? I like that, but I don't see myself that way at all. My goals and schedules are very loose and flexible. I'm continually getting distracted. That's why I need SOMEthing to keep me on track.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2070296637177482092010-08-11T17:09:06.508+10:002010-08-11T17:09:06.508+10:00Michelle, yep, I think we all sometimes need strap...Michelle, yep, I think we all sometimes need straps for the writing chair. Especially when the weather is warm outside.<br /><br />Rosie, you have more to contribute that you realise. Remembering that we love to write is often enough to keep us writing :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-72988037900437951082010-08-11T16:28:04.347+10:002010-08-11T16:28:04.347+10:00I guess I gave up managing my time when I retired ...I guess I gave up managing my time when I retired from real world work and took up writing. I call myself a binge writer, and that's pretty much how I write my books. The only thing I seem to organize well is my blogging schedule. Can't quite figure that one out...<br /><br /><a href="http://patriciastoltey.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Patricia</a>Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2021411388660132142010-08-11T15:48:42.535+10:002010-08-11T15:48:42.535+10:00Prioritizing truly helps for me. Just aiming to wo...Prioritizing truly helps for me. Just aiming to work on those that matter the most first. Great tips as usual. God bless you sister. Thank you.RCUBEshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726426726039665564noreply@blogger.com