Writing a novel is a challenge in itself. With kiddos around, the challenge often becomes a struggle.
Writings Tips for Parents on how to stay motivated, how to overcome stress, how to create a writing routine, how to write while working full-time.
Some little inconsequential miracle, a mama writer just gotta share.
The kiddo took the nap without making a fuss.
I know.
I KNOW!
Did I took advantage and work on the current writing project ? Not at all !
Continuer la lecture de « Writing a novel: Sleeping Sun and 2020 Writing Goals »How will I keep up and find time to write during the Holidays?
By being ruthless, mouhwahwahwah ! And by using some faithful Writing Tips, of course.
Since September, I got myself used to a nice little writing routine.
I write after kiddo is fast asleep, about four or five nights a week.
The day job may be exhausting sometimes, but I finally reached a point where I’m happy to go back to my stories each weeknight.
It was all good until I recently realized the Holidays were coming oh-so-fast again this year, I got a bit stress out.
Getting the presents, the gift wrapping, the food, food, more food to prep…
Continuer la lecture de « Writing Tips: How to keep up with the writing routine during the Holidays? »Just wanted to share a quick, cool writing tip have been trying out this week.
It’s nothing new under the sun. In fact, I think I may have heard something similar, back in my college days.
Here’s the writing tip: stop writing while you’re still having fun writing. Even if it means stopping in the middle of a sentence!
The same principle can be applied to a toddler game: stop playing the game before the toddler gets bored with it – trust me and millions of parents on this one.
Sure, there will be some « oh, but I really want to keep going » or some « but I am so close from the word count goal of the day ».
Nevertheless, I swear, it works.
I am looking forward for the next writing session. Plus, it gives me time to brainstorm the scene I left behind or the chapter I’m about to get into.
Not saying I will do this every time, because deadlines, but I will certainly use it whenever I can.
Until next time !
Marie Alice Writes & Reads 