IWSG

The Insecure Writer's Support Group was created by Alex J. Cavanaugh as a place where writers can talk about their insecurities once a month, and receive encouragement and support from other writers. It's such an amazing group, it even has its own website now, which you can visit here.


I was going to write something for the anthology, but I ran out of time, which brings me to my topic for today: a lack of time. I haven't done any writing in such a long time, mostly because I've been busy in my new role at work, but even on my week's holiday I didn't get any writing done because I went away for the week.

I do think I'm learning how to balance things better, though. My week off did me a lot of good, and I was able to catch up on a lot of things. I'm confident that I'll be able to start writing again soon, I just need to find the right balance. At the moment I'm working 10-12 hour days, so it's a little hard, but within the next couple of weeks that should change, and I won't have to work quite so many hours. This means it'll be much easier for me to fit in writing, blogging and reading - all the things that are getting pushed to one side right now.

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh1 October 2014 at 17:02

    Don't berate yourself for lack of time. Only so many hours in a day. Plan for the upcoming time when you will be able to write and hit the ground running when it happens!

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  2. Anonymous1 October 2014 at 17:35

    Lack of time: the writer's biggest enemy! Hang in there. If time won't come to you, you might just have to find it.

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  3. S. L. Hennessy1 October 2014 at 17:52

    Lack of time. Why does that always seem to be the case? Days need to be longer.

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  4. Gail M Baugniet - Author1 October 2014 at 19:34

    An interesting thing I discovered about finding time to write, Laura, is that I "found" more time to write when I was working full and overtime, taking care of my elderly parents, and cooking meals before writing. Now I know it isn't so much finding the time but wanting to take the time to write. That is something I always want to do. Best of success with your writing.

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  5. Suzanne Furness1 October 2014 at 20:36

    Sounds like we have been having similar problems, Laura! I hope you get your routine sorted soon. I am hoping that things will settle down for me after the weekend.

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  6. ELAdams1 October 2014 at 20:43

    Finding balance is always tricky. Hope you manage to get into a routine soon! :)

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  7. Crystal Collier1 October 2014 at 22:46

    There's always an adjustment period. You'll totally get this in hand soon.

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  8. Susan Gourley/Kelley2 October 2014 at 02:01

    Those day jobs really get in the way, don't they. Hope the time works out better for you soon.

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  9. Michael Di Gesu2 October 2014 at 04:23

    We've all been there, Laura.... You will find the balance when the time is right! Good luck!

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  10. Tonja Drecker3 October 2014 at 15:34

    You'll find your way through. Changes always take a while to find their rhythm.

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  11. Tyrean Martinson3 October 2014 at 16:18

    Changes make things tough, but I know you'll find your rhythm again. :)

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  12. Bevimus3 October 2014 at 19:08

    I haven't written in forever, wither- it happens to the best of us. But like you I trust that I'll find the balance somehow and be writing again soon.

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