7 ways to find more writing time

We’d all love to have more writing time, so here are some tips and things you can try to get more time in the day for that all-important writing. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments.

Give up TV. Let’s face it, most of the time we’re not watching a well-crafted, exquisitely written television drama that will teach us something about the art of storytelling and human endeavour. Most of the time, we’re watching trash. Turn it off and get writing
Get up earlier. Don’t hit the snooze button six times before dragging yourself out of bed for work. Get straight up and straight down to writing. Even fifteen minutes will make a big difference to your progress.
Don’t procrastinate. A general point, yes, but an important one. Procrastination can be anything from messing around on Twitter to ironing clothes that really don’t need ironing. Recruit someone you know to be your own personal Procrastination Police Officer and cut it out
Use your commute. Rather than staring out of the bus window or having a small nap on the train on the way to/from work, get out your notebook and write. Or, if you get travel sick, think about what you’re going to write later (and write it down as soon as you can).
Look at the websites you visit regularly. Identify the three (or more) most useless, time-wasting websites you visit. Don’t visit them anymore. Write instead.
Don’t go out to the shops. Shop online. It’s quicker and you’ll already be at the computer when you’re done, which means – guess what? – you’re in the perfect place to write.
Arrive at meetings/appointments early. Take a notebook with you. Be productive while you’re waiting.