Put Your Bum on that Seat.
One of the hardest things I had to
do when becoming a more effective writer, was putting that bum on the seat, and
actually writing. It sounds logical but life tends to get in the way. So, for
me I had to start to develop habits that would have me at my computer and
writing. I also needed to develop time to plot etc.
So here are some of the things that
I do to find me behind my computer writing.
1. Find the time that you like most to write and set it
as your time.
2. I dress up unless I am cold then I wear my snuggle
clothes. But if your dressed for work that helps me put my mind in the right
place. It might help you.
3. At first, I gave myself a goal of writing 500 words a
day. But I always put down on a note pad where I plan to go in the story when I
start writing the next day. But now I can get 2,000 or more words down in one
sitting. But I always jot down where I want to go when I sit down again.
4. How many numbers can you achieve? That really depends
on you, but I have found if I focus and just keep writing I can achieve some
really great results. My biggest day was just over 5,500 words. Now that won’t be perfect writing, but I have
got the foundations and with clear directions and good editing I can make it
great.
5. I will often read my work aloud. My cat often turns
his nose up when I do that. I am sure he thinks I am nuts.
6. Don’t go back and edit all the time. Once a week I
edit what I have written that week. I find that the work flows better.
7. Always use an editor. Once I have finished my work, I
leave it for a few weeks or months if I can. Then I edit it again. If I am
happy or close to it, I send it to my editor. She has a new set of eyes and
will see things that I haven’t.
So, I hope this helps you to
progress in your writing.
About the Author
Joanne is a true romantic and is married to a man who most call Mr. Romance.
She has two sons, a beautiful
daughter in law and four gorgeous granddaughters.
She has two loveable cats, Oscar,
and Arthur.
She writes Historical Romances with
a mystery, murder, criminal aspect and in some, Time Travel.
Joanne Austen
Brown on the web:
Rachael's Jaunt
(Come With Me Book 1)
Rachael Fielding loves Scotland. She escapes her busy life for
some down time but does not expect that time to be in 1822. Is she
dreaming? And why is the man she knows as her dream Scotsman suddenly there in
front of her?
Duncan
Murray is a laird though he does not want to be. But he was born to the
position. Then Rachael shows up and his world is turned upside down. Can she be
the love of his life and what have the Fae got to do with it?
Is
she a spy for the soon to visit, King George 4th? Can he believe her stories of
the future? The two will be tested to their limits. Will the Fae have their way
and is there a future for Duncan and Rachael?
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Some good writing tips.
ReplyDeleteGlad you thinks so. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Nas and Joanne - always useful to be reminded what we need to do to have that discipline to achieve in our writing ... take care - Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary
DeleteVery helpful and valuable writing tips you have here. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteglad you like them Veronica.
DeleteGreat tips. I read aloud to my dog - he glances up, then goes back to sleep :-)
ReplyDeleteJust like my cat Arthur.
DeleteGreat tips! I read aloud as well - no cats to think I'm nuts ... just the family :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha. 😊😊😊
DeleteI have to echo all these sentiments. Unfortunately, I've let current events derail my muse. Thanks for suggesting these achievable goals. :) And you have a wonderful family that is well deserved, the way it sounds to me. Happy Writing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Darla.
Delete2K a day! You are smokin'.
ReplyDeleteWishing you much success.
'Lo to Kelly.
Thanks Sandra. Keep writing.
DeleteThank you and Joanne for these fine trips. And echoing Sandra's comment.
ReplyDeleteWriters are my heroes and I am so in awe of your dedication and your inspiration.
That’s very kind of you.
ReplyDeleteOne bite at a time - we gotta just do it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween to you all.
Definitely
DeleteAhhhh, parking one's derriere in a chair... therein lies the rub, eh? Great tips, all the way around. One of these days, I hope to have the luxury of writing again. Maybe. It could happen...
ReplyDeleteYou can make it happen.
DeleteGreat post. I do need to get my bum back in that seat. And not just for work and meetings! My plan is to sit and write this afternoon. Thanks for the reinforcement! :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Great. Hope you got heaps done.
DeleteYou had me at "snuggle clothes!" I find comfort helps with concentration which is key. Thank you both for the great advice!
ReplyDeleteJulie
You are welcome.
DeleteI like the idea of "dressing for work." I do think that makes you ready to sit down and be serious at the business of writing. Great tips.
ReplyDeleteIt works for me. Try it.
DeleteI find it so hard to get my bum in the seat to just write. Too many other pressing things! My critique group came up with a good thing: a two-day writing retreat, scheduling 2 hours of writing with check-ins in between. Even though I couldn't do the whole thing, I played hookie from my "real job" and got in two hours of writing each day.
ReplyDeleteYou have to do what you can. What works for you.
ReplyDeleteGreat, have a nice day
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThanks you too
ReplyDeleteSo great post dear
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