Wednesday 4 March 2015

Time to Write




I have been reading the posts from the new More Than Writers Blog and each one has made me think about myself as a writer. Today's post, Room to Write, really got me thinking. Tania Vaughan talks about not only having a room in which to write, but also making room to write. 

I have a fabulous office in which to write. I have a large desk, a super fast computer, myriad bookshelves and bright light. So my room in which to write is top of the range and good to go. That takes me to the next part of the equation which I call Time to Write. As far as I am concerned it is always time to write. Whatever the time of day, or wherever I am, it is always a good time to write something.

However, do I find time to write? That is another question altogether. Like many people my time is increasingly squeezed from every possible angle. I find myself saying yes to things rather than no. Now don't get me wrong, people are important and I will always find time for them. However, should this be at the expense of my writing. Also, book promotion, speaking engagements and taking random pictures of my books in Waterstones (as above), although exciting, take time away from writing. I have decided that I need to find time to spend with my writers self. What I do, and finding time to write, are important. They are important to me, and important to those waiting for book number two.

So, my fellow Bookaholic's my, promise to you, and me, is that I will now be scheduling time in my busy life to write like the demons of hell are behind me. For those of you waiting for the next book this will come as a great relief. I will also be finding time to read some great books. See you all back here in Bookaholic land soon. Until then keep writing and/or reading.

7 comments:

  1. Go, Wendy! Space to write, time to write, inspiration and determination to write... I find all these hinder me and other things too; you'd be amazed at all the things I allow to get in the way, but I won't give up. You are an inspiration.
    Thank you. x

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    1. Thank you Helen. Is m glad you find the blog useful. You area great writer and you should never give up.

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  2. I find it extremely difficult to make time for writing due to putting family and work first. They are the most important things in life, but in no way is my passion for writing diminished. I usually write on my day off because I have time in the morning for that. I would love to write more, but it'll have to do for now. www.lucerobooks.com

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    1. Thank you David. I am glad you enjoyed the post. It seems to me like you are making the most of the time you do have to write, and that is important.

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  4. Great post, Wendy, which has me thinking about how often I let other things - and people - get between me an my writing. Someone once told me 'No' is not a four-letter word and it's somethign I need to remember more often.

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    1. I agree Mary. Glad you found the blog useful

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