5 Times You Can Sneak Writing In

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Today we have a video that includes a vlog which you can watch here. (It can also work as a podcast; that’s how I filmed it, haha.)

When you’re super busy, it can be hard to find time to write! I know as a recent high school grad with a part-time job, lots of volunteer work, and some non-writing hobbies, it can be hard to budget my sit-down-stare-at-the-cursor-blinking minutes in.

But sometimes I just need to think outside of the box! So here are 5 Times You Can Sneak Writing In.

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#1: Early in the morning.

If you’re an early bird, this may be something you’re doing already, but getting up before the sun cracks the sky and the rooster crows is one way to get some extra words in.

Set your alarm for super early and creep over to your laptop before the kids are up, the dog wants out, or your day job calls (or all of the above)!

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#2: Late at Night

I’m a night owl, so this is especially practical for me. I stay up until all hours to pound out those extra words!

So dose up on caffeine and pick a couple nights a week when you don’t mind not being aware of life all of the next day, because we’re drafting!

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#3: In the Car

Unless you get super carsick, this is one option for you! I’ll always bring a notebook or my Kindle or something to write on wherever I go, and oftentimes I’ll sneak a few words in during a road trip.

Also, be sure you have some way of writing on your phone! This simplifies things as you have your phone with you almost everywhere. If you must resort to texting your story to yourself bit by bit, do it.

Note: please don’t write if you are the one driving your car. Unless you’re narrating into a recording device, of course.