Since I didn’t post on June 21, I want to wish you a happy belated summer solstice! It is one of my favorite days of the year because it is generally the longest day of the year, which means I feel like I have more time to get things (like my self publishing projects) done. Even if you missed the opportunity to work on your writing this summer solstice, you can still find ways to stretch your days and make more time to write. Here are a three ways.
1. Write while you drive!
The average person in the US has a 25.4 minute commute to work. Round trip, that gives you almost an hour of writing time every day. Invest in a voice recorder and work on your stories while you are driving. You can simply brainstorm ideas or speak entire passages to transcribe later.
2. Write while you wait!
How often do you find yourself waiting in a doctor’s office or in the carpool line at school? Use that time to work on your writing. Keep a notepad with you or download an app on your phone that lets you record your thoughts.
3. Write on your lunch hour!
Just because you work during the day doesn’t mean you can’t find time to write. On your lunch hour, find a quiet place and break out your notebook or laptop. Even if you only work on your project for part of your lunch break, those extras minutes add up.
I’d love to know, how do you sneak in time to work on your self publishing projects?
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ABOUT JODEE THAYER: With over 20 years of experience in sales and management, Jodee Thayer works as the Manager of Author Services for Outskirts Press. The Author Services Department is composed of knowledgeable customer service reps and publishing consultants; together, they all focus on educating authors on the self-publishing process in order to help them publish the book of their dreams. Whether you are a professional looking to take your career to the next level with platform-driven non-fiction or a novelist seeking fame, fortune, and/or personal fulfillment, Jodee Thayer can put you on the right path. |
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