Hi 

Authors are procrastinators. 

 

See my mug? It says, ‘Writers aren’t procrastinating. We're thinking’.

 

Fun - but it is a challenge.  How do busy people find the time to write? 

 

Actually, forget the ‘busy people’ how does anybody find the time to write? 

 

Here are three ideas that have helped me.

 

1. Use a 17 Minute Sprint

This is where you set a timer for 17 minutes and all you do during that time is write.

There's something about 17 minutes which is long enough to get something done but short enough to fit it in your busy day.

 

2. Make sure your writing space is always ready
By the time you've cleared some space at the table, opened your laptop, fired it up, found your notes, etc it's almost time to stop. 

Your TV is always ready. It's just one click on the remote away. Maybe that’s why it wins? 

Make sure your writing space is set up with the same instant access. One click away so you can dive in for a few minutes at a time. 

 

3. Create a reward system for yourself

Procrastinators normally make a cup of tea or coffee and then start to work. Those who get stuff done reward themselves with a tea or coffee AFTER they have achieved something.

Maybe you could only have that cuppa after you've written 500 words?

 

The adage of ‘everyone has a book inside them’ maybe true.  

Those who manage to get theirs out have one thing in common.

​​​​​They write.

Every day. 

Be Brilliant!