31 Days of Rut-Busting Tips For Writers for 2025—Day 20

Get Over the Guilt.

You want to write but…

You need to leave for work. Or the kids need help with their homework. Or the laundry needs washed. Or dinner needs prepared. Or a friend or family member wants to talk.

So, you push your writing aside, telling yourself, I’ll get to it later.

The trouble is, “later” never seems to come around. There’s always something else that needs attended to.

And, after all, you tell yourself, it’s not like I’m making any money at this. Or that I’ve been published. ...