"Most of us have hectic schedules—squeezing your daily word count into that mess can seem like an..."

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Most of us have hectic schedules—squeezing your daily word count into that mess can seem like an impossible task. One way to get it done: streamline and schedule. Think about when you have the most brainpower. But also figure out what you can actually make time for.

For some people, this means a 5 a.m. sprint every morning without fail. For others, it’s tucking into that manuscript late at night, when the rest of the day’s commitments are met. Figure out when you can commit—even 20 minutes is better than zero, right?—and slot that time onto your calendar. Then stick with it.

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Sona Charaipotra is a journalist, and received her MFA in Writing for Children. She is the co-founder of CAKE Literary, a boutique book development company with a decidedly diverse bent. Her first novel, Tiny Pretty Things (with co-author Dhonielle Clayton), hits shelves May 26, 2015.

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