How to Manage Time and Make a Writing Plan
Time Management for Writers - Charlii
There will always be certain aspects of the job that you like and some that you detest. You may enjoy writing blogs and articles, but struggle when it comes to fiction. You may like the writing part, but researching unfamiliar topics can feel heavy on your heart. And don’t even get me started on editing the writing after I’m done with the first draft. I always dread reading my final work, although it is a profession for some. All hail editors. The point is that you don’t have to be so finicky about the writing process.
You can always rewrite and edit your work afterwards, so just write for the time being. People often say (I know it’s a cliche) “love what you do in order to do what you love.” If you enjoy writing and write for a living, that’s fantastic, but if you don’t, don’t worry because there are ways to keep things under control. How does that work, you ask? The answer is time management. As a writer, learning how to manage your time is one of the key steps to mastering your writing skills, for you’ll never be able to fulfill your potential or exceed your limits if you don’t invest in the time needed to become a master.
Have I been rambling on for too long? My bad. Let’s get into the practical steps you can take to manage your time and learn how to create a writing plan that fits into your schedule. Before You Start on the Plan Let’s start with what you can do before you write or even create the plan. For that, you’ll go through the following steps: 1. Skim through the Project You’ll need to get a rough idea of what you’re about to write.
This includes reading the brief, understanding the scope, and determining the project deliverables you need to fulfill (like the word count, deadline, etc.). For that, you’ll skim through the contents without going into too much detail. The goal here is to get a general notion of what your next project will be. 2. Set a Rough Estimate for Every Phase Next, you’ll divide the time duration you have over your writing phases. For instance, you’ll need time to research, write, and edit, so start by estimating how much time you’ll need to complete each of these processes.
Usually, writing takes the most time, followed by research, and editing should require the least amount of time. 3. Identify Any Variables You should also determine if there are any variables you should take into consideration. For instance, it’s normal for publishing agencies to demand the first draft of your book or novel within a certain time frame, and there are times when you’ll need to get the book outline approved first before you start writing. All of these variables will affect your workflow, which can affect your time management, but they shouldn’t if you’ve already accounted for them in your plan.
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