Finding Time to Write When You Have No Time

Nearly all of us are juggling writing with something else; be it family or work commiments, school studies, a busy social life, other hobbies, or whatever. Writing time can be fleeting and difficult to find, so it is precious and you need to make the most of it.

Make sure you always have something to write on. Whether it be a laptop, mobile phone, a notebook, a napkin, the back of your hand. (Or something to record your voice on)

If you’re disciplined and focussed, you’ll be surprised how much writing you can get done in just 5 or 10 minutes. Here’s some places you can steal some time:

  • Waiting to leave the house for work/school/other appointment
  • Waiting for a friend who’s running late
  • Waiting for and while on public transport
  • In the bath or on the toilet
  • In the doctor’s waiting room
  • Queueing in the supermarket
  • Waiting for your food to arrive in a restaurant
  • During advert breaks on the TV
  • When you can’t sleep
  • Waiting for something to download from the internet

When have you managed to steal a few minutes to write?

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    Some of my best fics have been written while riding public transport. It’s difficult, but doable. I need to get back...
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    In the periods between classes at school