Finding Time to Write

One of my greatest struggles – one of everyone’s greatest struggles – is the careful balancing act of making time for all of the things, all of the activities, all of the people you love the most. Not wanting to short-change any part of it. Not wanting to say no to people when they ask to see you, or ask a favor of you that will take up time.

But, as I discovered when I was in the gory depths of my second draft of ATWSOS, it is absolutely essential. I had to say no, and I had to say it often....