Do you struggle to make time to write? Especially because of your never-ending to do list?
In today's episode, I'm going to share 7 ways you can make time for your writing AND thus yourself. We all need a safe space where we can return to being just ourselves. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Topics discussed in this episode
- Why making time to write is important
- Why mindset is crucial
- Changing the voice in your head
- Reconsidering your schedule with a fresh set of eyes
- Scheduling your writing time
- Identifying the gaps in your schedule
- Creating backup plans to remain flexible
- Prioritizing your writing
- Applying the rock, pebble, sand theory
- How to make your writing easily accessible
- Advocating for yourself
- Scripts to use with family
- Start with steps one and two
About Erin
Erin P.T. Canning has worked for more than 15 years as a magazine and book editor, encouraging each writer’s individual voice and strengthening their writing goals.
She always planned to write a book. Then she had kids. While she focused on them, she stopped writing—for six years. Something deep inside was missing. Depression, anxiety, and anger forced her to search for herself, both for her sake and her family’s.
Despite fearing her skills had atrophied, Erin started writing again. One journal entry led to one blog post that led to her creating her podcast, Parents Who Write. Erin’s current role as a podcaster and writing coach enables her to help others pursue their writing dreams.
Finally, she finished writing her own shitty first draft and will release her first novel in 2023. She earned her MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University, and she lives with her husband and their two boys in Maryland.
Connect with Erin
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinptcanning
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/erinptcanning
- Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite
- Book a free 30-minute consultation call: https://calendly.com/parentswhowrite/30min-meeting
Join our online community
Let’s connect via my Facebook group, Parents Who Write, at https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite.
