Dealing with Distractions

Category: Writing

Ha, this post is a little later than usual because I had one of those 14-hour days yesterday at the day job. And the long hours will probably continue until this problem is fixed.

So my writing took the back seat to what needed to be done.

One thing that I’ve been working on this year especially [...]

The Multi-Task Myth

Category: Writing

I think for the last month I’ve been in denial. Thinking that I can do several things at ONCE.
Multi-tasking is a MYTH. It simply can’t be done. You may *think* you can do it but something always suffers.
When you have another priority in your life besides writing a novel — and seriously that’s almost everyone [...]

New Blog: The Day Job

Category: Writing

I found a new blog this week. Yes, I know — like you need to know about another blog. Ha.

The Day Job: A Writer’s Inquiry is a blog where author Erin Moulton explores the day to day jobs of writers and authors.

I’ve always been fascinated of how other writers balance their time with work and [...]

Writing to Live

Category: Writing

It’s been pretty crazy at the day job and I’m finding it challenge to fit my time in for writing. Times like these I muse about how my life would be if I could just dedicate all my time to writing.

But of course, I need to eat. And currently fiction doesn’t feed me.

I read this [...]

Perks of the Day Job

Category: Life & Culture

At times I have a habit as looking at my day job as a curse because it limits my writing time. But really it can be a blessing. Beside getting a regular check and being able to pay my mortgage, there are also other perks of my day job: having great co-workers.
Yesterday, I got a [...]


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