My writing is about to kick into high gear…theoretically.
Because I have school-aged kids (who I don’t homeschool), my writing productivity changes greatly once school is in session (fifteen days from today – but who’s counting?). A lot fewer distractions during the day, which should translate to more productivity. But, of course, other things start up as well – Bible study, school volunteering, carpooling, etc. etc. etc.
Of course, not everyone has this change once summer ends. But I’d venture to guess that all of us have “seasons” when we are more, or less, productive – when our schedule changes, altering how much time we have to devote to writing.
Once the kids are in school, my writing goals change. They get a bit more…um…lengthy. I expect to get more out of each day during fall than I do in summer. And generally, I do.
How about you? Do you have a “season” when you get more – or less – writing done as a rule? When is it? When do your kids go back to school (or have they already)? What writing goals, if any, have you set for the fall?
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It’s been such a busy summer that I’ve not gotten much writing done! Mercy. My fall plan is to research and write at least one devotion a week. AND to finish and submit my first short story to a writers contest that I learned of, final submission date is Oct.
I’m looking for more productivity this fall, as well (mostly because my youngest daughter is off the JK!!!!!). But more than alterations to my actual schedule, I’ve found that accountability drives my productivity. Cheers to accountability partners
Cheering you on, Annie! You can do it! A goal is ALWAYS helpful.
And Di? No kidding! Accountability is SO the key. (and what’s JK?) Cheering for them too!
My season has just begun too! Now to organize my day properly so as to take full advantage of every moment…
When I was a pastor (25 years) and a high school English teacher (9 years), my writing time was minimal. Now that I am retired (7 years), I have more time to write year round. This fall I plan to work on my novel, “The Missing Person” and submit it to the FW contest. I am thankful the Lord has enabled me to be active though “old.”
I tend to do more in the fall because during the summer we are constantly gone. Doing one thing or another and maybe it’s not even going out of town but just being around house. So I’m ready to be more productive with my writing. I think I’m ready so let’s begin
HAHA!
It’s the opposite for me, Joanne. I’m counting down the days I have left and starting to panic. I wanted another novel or novella finished, but it’s not even close. I did make it through a lot of edits this summer though. Getting pretty excited about the October release of THE RED FURY! You’re right about the seasons.
Blessings!
Since I’m not married, don’t have any children, and work full time, I tweek my writing schedule as need be around fall Bible studies, social commitments, travel for my ministry, and speaking engagements. The fall season is definitely busier with women’s retreats, etc., but with determination I can stay on track. The trick is maintaining that determination and discipline!!
lol, my focus is actually shifting to slow down a little. God worked in my heart over the weekend, bringing me closer to Him and the heart I had more like a few years ago.
That said, I do have big plans and goals for the fall (my favorite time of year!): publish my first ebook and start a new blog business…among a few other things
Slowing down sounds SO tempting, Sarah! Thinking it’s not on my schedule, though LOL. I love how everybody’s life seems to have a different flow, but that we can all use our own techniques to get things done.
Praying we can all use our time wisely and get done what we are called to
With the kids going back to school I’m looking forward to going back to Bible study, a decent exercise schedule, and a regular writing schedule which will include: getting back into the FW challenges, finishing my online serial fiction and diving into my ofline fiction already in progress.
I’m excited about these changes but I will miss sleeping in, wearing my pajamas until mid afternoon (I’m wearing them now!), lazy days at the beach and a host of nonproductive family adventures.
September is always bittersweet for me. I actually miss my kids when they back to school, and I miss the free days of summer when I am not so bound by schedules.
But I am looking forward to concentrating on writing without distraction. I am aiming to begin work on some fiction, break into a new magazine or two, and to have my children’s picture book manuscript accepted for publication. Big goals! With God, I can do it!