Comments on: Stealing Time

By: Kirie

Kirie — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:20:03 +0000

Ah, the time problem. I never have enough time to do anything I really want to do, and yet, I have come to realize that that was the case before I had kids, too. Now it’s just magnified.

I find my life is a series of works in progress, and it’s an apt metaphor for life itself, actually. In regards to writing, my blog keeps me thinking more consciously about writing–from topics to who I think may read it–and that’s such a positive thing.

My big means if stealing time is by “writing in my head.” I have always believed that the “writing” you do in your mind does really count, and now I make a point of jotting things down or just memorizing key phrases so I can put them into real text later.

So glad I found your blog!

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By: jollyjo

jollyjo — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:49:35 +0000

“And, my family is supportive. My husband helps with groceries and cooking,…”

This will make you the envy of many women…

By: livingbylearning

livingbylearning — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:31:37 +0000

Preschool Mama, it is difficult to put yourself first and find time for important pursuits.

However, finding time for reading is important to you and for your kids. When you can find time for reading (and snuggling) remind yourself that you have to do this to set a good example for your children!

So, how will you “steal” time for reading?

By: PreSchool Mama

PreSchool Mama — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:26:41 +0000

Thanks for reminding me I am not the only one who messes up dinner in pursuit of the written word. My writing sessions are often marred by the smell of dinner burning! *sniffs, and runs to the kitchen in panic*

I can completely relate to the reading part. I’ve been a book worm ever since I learned to turn a page, and since I began writing, I’ve found barely any time for books. Scanning through two of my daily newspapers is all the reading I can squeeze in.

Which I find a little ironic. Considering I crank out words on a daily basis for others to read, you’d think I would be able to make time to read myself.

By: livingbylearning

livingbylearning — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:28:12 +0000

Copyblogger has some great advice for finding time to write. See http://www.copyblogger.com/find-time-to-write.

By: livingbylearning

livingbylearning — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:04:26 +0000

As you can imagine, something has to go for me to have productive writing time. Sometimes, the thing that goes is dinnertime. My husband cooks (and brings me a plate of food) while I write. Sometimes, I write while my son reads during “school” hours. Many times, I stay up long after everyone is asleep to get uninterrupted hours of writing.

Each day, I have to find ways to prioritize writing. My family is supportive as long as I make it clear (by my actions) that this is of paramount importance for me.

By: dianeinjapan

dianeinjapan — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:23:01 +0000

I will be interested in hearing how you manage to work in more writing time, as I deal with the same issues you mentioned. My family is supportive, too, but for me, writing gets pushed to the late afternoon after other things are done, and somehow still *more* things manage to seep in and take up that time and then it’s suddenly time to think about dinner–and there went my window of opportunity. So anyway–I definitely can relate!