{"id":378237,"date":"2021-01-12T10:43:55","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T00:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bookwritingcoach.com.au\/?p=378237"},"modified":"2021-01-21T05:47:41","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T19:47:41","slug":"setting-yourself-up-for-writing-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookwritingcoach.com.au\/setting-yourself-up-for-writing-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Yourself Up For Writing Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
At the start of a fresh new year, it is appropriate to start with a post about setting yourself up for writing success for the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for being a productive writer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In this post, I give you tips from my Book Coaching Program ‘Get Your Book to the Finish Line’. Whatever your writing goals are right now \u2013 writing a book to support your business, writing a novel, writing for competitions, writing down ideas for a book in a journal, writing a poem, a short story, a play, a song \u2013 these tips will help you be productive and keep you accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to write<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pick the same time to write each day if possible.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Decide if you will write every day, weekdays only, weekends only, or three times a week. Be realistic to suit your lifestyle and circumstances. It’s better to say, “I’m going to write for one hour three times a week” and stick to that, rather than say, “I’m going to write every day for three hours” if your life is too busy to accomplish such a goal. Set yourself up for success, not failure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Stick to a schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Schedule your writing time in your diary or calendar<\/em>. This is important. If you don\u2019t schedule writing time into your day, it won\u2019t get done. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You may want to use Google Calendar or another electronic diary. Set it up as a recurring event, and set a reminder to receive a notification on your computer and phone a few minutes before your writing time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
I use Google Calendar for all my weekday business and personal events.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
However, if you want your \u2018creative mind time\u2019 to be away from electronic sources, or you\u2019re not keen on technology, use a diary or physical calendar. You can set a reminder in your phone for 10 minutes before it\u2019s time to sit down to write.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Get the atmosphere right<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Choose the place you feel most comfortable for writing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It might be the same place every day, like your home office.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If home is full of distractions despite your best efforts, go to the library, or a caf\u00e9, or the beach. Wherever the words flow, go!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If music helps you get into the writing mood, play your favourites.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It might take a bit of experimentation. Just as you need to let your creative mind fly, be creative about what place works best for your writing mind.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The important thing is sticking to your schedule.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Follow the masters: just write!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Each writing session, just write. Don\u2019t wait for inspiration!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Give your internal critic a holiday during your writing sessions. There\u2019ll be plenty of time later for making corrections and refinements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Avoid distractions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ask your wife\/husband\/children\/colleagues\/flatmates to pretty-please not disturb you during writing time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n