ways to write: make time for it

my wonderful friend (who also happens to be a writer), send me this amazing piece of advice in the form of an article. (here is the article: Writer's Rules Article)  aimee bender realized that she needed to make some rules if she was going to get serious about writing...and i am inclined to agree.

if you are a writer and want to find a way to stick to making it a priority, well, first, read this. and then find a mentor (mine is lindsey, that wonderful friend i was telling you about). that mentor will be the accountability partner you need to keep you focused.

so here's what we decided on:

i have to write for at least one hour, uninterrupted each day (minus two days off if i need them)
that means i cannot take calls or have the tv on or Facebook or email accessible--if i am going to be a serious writer, i need to be writing ONLY. and if i am going to be a serious writer, i have to treat it like a job. and when anyone else has a job, they aren't allowed to slack off either--why should i be any different? :)

so far, we have been doing well, lindsey and i.  and we intend on keeping each other writing every day!

there are obviously more rules in our contract, but that's the biggest one:)

if you are looking for the contract,  click here : Writer's Contract 

Lindsey and her hubs David at my wedding :)