Dividing my time…

A group I am involved with brought up the topic of how much time should be set aside each day to write. It brought up a lot of different views and a few arguments. Some stated that only real writers write every day without fail. Others stated they just squeeze in writing when they are able and were offended at the ‘real writers’ statement. We each gave our input on the matter, but it was never properly settled. I, for one, feel that duties to your work and family should come first, writing second. I worked long hours for over 20 years while being a single mother and fighting serious health issues. I wrote in spurts of moments or even seconds at a time. I did so because it was important to me, but other priorities came first. After my adult sons went on to their own lives, my career path changed. For the next 12 years, my hours were much easier, but I didn’t automatically spend more time writing. I now spend a great deal of time writing and enjoy it much more, but it doesn’t make me a ‘real writer’ any more than the person who only has a few moments to write before they collapse at the end of the day. Let’s support each other, and encourage those who are struggling, their ideas are just as important.