tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post7795943815507030512..comments2024-03-29T09:08:53.181-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Finding Time to Write is a MythEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41441695234607115192015-04-13T15:43:45.560-04:002015-04-13T15:43:45.560-04:00Great post, Henry! Finding time to write can be di...Great post, Henry! Finding time to write can be difficult. At the moment, I work mostly at night after my kids are in asleep in bed because I'm a night owl and don't mind staying up late. Thanks for the encouraging words!Diane Bohannanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649770737967864449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-43602166230200030422015-03-25T07:46:17.919-04:002015-03-25T07:46:17.919-04:00Hi Cathy. Now that I'm writing full time, I ge...Hi Cathy. Now that I'm writing full time, I get to sleep in a little later but I'm still up by 5:00. I've found morning to be my most creative time so I try to cram as much writing time in before lunch as I can. Thanks for making me feel welcome.Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-52691265615024626232015-03-24T18:22:58.012-04:002015-03-24T18:22:58.012-04:00Welcome, Henry! I almost reached for a third cup o...Welcome, Henry! I almost reached for a third cup of coffee after reading what time your alarm sounds -- and I'm a morning person! ha... :) I continue to search for what works best for me but I thrive with structure so treating my writing time much like an appointment seems to do the trick. Thanks for sharing such great insights...I look forward to your future posts. (Thanks Edie!)Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-52752637771079603292015-03-24T16:24:03.231-04:002015-03-24T16:24:03.231-04:00Hi Darlene. Thanks for stopping by. I hope the cha...Hi Darlene. Thanks for stopping by. I hope the chart proves helpful.Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-67833271085851285972015-03-24T16:22:45.522-04:002015-03-24T16:22:45.522-04:00Keep it up, Terri. Despite all the distractions fr...Keep it up, Terri. Despite all the distractions from the world, we are still the keepers of our time.Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35044555911592514062015-03-24T16:21:23.448-04:002015-03-24T16:21:23.448-04:00Congratulations, Jann. Seize the time and don'...Congratulations, Jann. Seize the time and don't let it go.Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-25490137740298764942015-03-24T16:20:15.718-04:002015-03-24T16:20:15.718-04:00Hi Cherrilynn. I'm glad you found this blog en...Hi Cherrilynn. I'm glad you found this blog encouraging. I pray God continues to help you focus.Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-78455479127596836512015-03-24T16:07:54.748-04:002015-03-24T16:07:54.748-04:00I'll pray God reveals the time He has in His p...I'll pray God reveals the time He has in His plan for you to write.Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-62144111049920567102015-03-24T16:06:34.511-04:002015-03-24T16:06:34.511-04:00Of course, I've never forgotten. And I'm s...Of course, I've never forgotten. And I'm still getting up earlier than my body wants.Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-20188106717999796712015-03-24T12:38:32.614-04:002015-03-24T12:38:32.614-04:00Hi Henry. I like your idea of tracking your time f...Hi Henry. I like your idea of tracking your time for two weeks and then make a chart. I just might try that. Thanks for the idea. Great post!Darlene L. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816459022999048871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37225102355160108032015-03-24T11:23:36.483-04:002015-03-24T11:23:36.483-04:00I'm still learning this truth. I was one of th...I'm still learning this truth. I was one of those whiners who could never find the time to write. Now, I'm finding those blocks of time as God reveals them. Thank you! Terri Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248545300838744522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-17898457673429081972015-03-24T09:34:25.376-04:002015-03-24T09:34:25.376-04:00Being retired I thought I'd have more time to ...Being retired I thought I'd have more time to write, but my days just seemed to fly by with no extra time to write. I prayed asking for help to write for children. My answer was to put it on my calendar Monday-Friday. Now it's in my face when I check my calendar in the morning and I make the time to write.Jann W Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471151013726060034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-56497839497286977632015-03-24T08:20:01.182-04:002015-03-24T08:20:01.182-04:00Welcome Henry. I am a new writer. This blog has ...Welcome Henry. I am a new writer. This blog has been instrumental in helping me with this new calling God has for me. Thank you for the encouragement. I am going to schedule specific time to write. Even ADHD won't keep me from writing...squirrel. God keeps me focused. It is amazing how much gets written in just 1/2 an hour. That is amount of time I can stay focused in one sitting. To God be the glory.truthtoshine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911184699045569514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-15101682157308906952015-03-24T08:09:00.297-04:002015-03-24T08:09:00.297-04:00Oh, Henry, you've never forgotten. Thank you, ...Oh, Henry, you've never forgotten. Thank you, my friend. What a great post for those who want to write but who are struggling with finding time. Well done!DiAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413983564525899122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-65691066218379540242015-03-24T07:45:24.270-04:002015-03-24T07:45:24.270-04:00This was fantastic and encouraging. I am currently...This was fantastic and encouraging. I am currently a 24/7 senior care giver for an Alzheimer's patient, in a new State. I'm trying to find time for me, make friends, and keep my insanity. Wait! Know what relieves my insanity? WRITING! I do carve out a little time here and there. It's what keeps me going. Thanks for the reminder to keep plugging along, keep making time for my passion and calling. BTW: Nice to meet you.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14284930858094676012015-03-24T07:36:25.061-04:002015-03-24T07:36:25.061-04:00It's good to hear from you, Vonda. I like your...It's good to hear from you, Vonda. I like your line about getting up at the crack of DARK. Very much feels like that, even writing full time. He still has me getting up earlier than I would like but he knows my best writing time is early in the day. Blessings.Henry McLaughlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-45409158351934673992015-03-24T07:14:51.594-04:002015-03-24T07:14:51.594-04:00What a joy to see you again, Henry--and how timely...What a joy to see you again, Henry--and how timely! I've been whining for years that I didn't have time to write the book of my heart. And in the past few weeks, God has compelled me to start getting up early again, just like I did with my previous four books. <br /><br />My thinking was that now I wasn't working a regular job, I shouldn't have to do that, that I should be able to have writing time during regular hours. But after trying for two years, it just wasn't happening. So just last week I promised my critique partners that I would--again--start getting up at the crack of DARK to write. Two years of whining and trying to "find" time has produced nothing. I look forward to getting my BIC again and getting to work. Thank you for the confirmation!Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.com