Struggling With Time? 5 Tips…
By Michael StelznerWhere has it gone? I can’t seem to find time!
Is the biggest battle of your day hunkering down and writing?
I know I face daily struggles with my time. It eludes me at every turn.
In that vain, I am happy to report some simple tips that will help you (and that work for me!).
My recent post, Five Tips for Finding Writing Time over at Copyblogger.com has had some huge response.
Here is an excerpt:
#1 – Identify Your Productivity Zone
Figure out when you are most able to write. For me, it’s between 9am and 11am. You know you’re in the zone when you can crank out writing. When in the zone, I can easily write a few well-written pages of copy. When I’m out of the zone, I’m lucky to write a single paragraph all day. Find the zone and you’re on your way to more productive writing.
#2 – When in the Zone, ONLY Write
If you’re like me, you would rather respond to email or make phone calls when in the zone. Get in the habit of only writing when in your zone. I tell my clients that I write in the morning and take calls in the afternoon. They know not to call when I’m writing. Controlling the zone is a key to success.
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September 5th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
It’s not the lack of time… It’s when i do get time i usually spend it on anything but work. Any tips on getting yourself to work? :p
September 5th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Confession time…
I spent the whole morning watching a text feed of Steve Job’s new iPhone event.
Placed my order for an iPhone Touch!!
September 5th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
I think (not that I’m good at it) that if you are having trouble making yourself write, what you need to do is just schedule your writing time. And then do only writing in that time. Or if you aren’t writing, just sit and stare at the screen — if that’s the discipline it takes you to do it.
September 5th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Anytime I write is tough. So there isn’t really a best time.
Ahhhh the struggles of work. I’m happiest when it’s over with for the day.
September 6th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Oh yeah?
Well try juggling a freelance copywriting career with another full-time job… AND 3 young children at home.
Try finding some time then!
Anybody find a cure for sleep yet?
September 6th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Hey Michael - I can relate more than you know! - Mike
September 7th, 2007 at 7:17 am
Hello… to leverage time, more and more I have been outsourcing aspects of the writing to other writers. Any advice out there regarding when/how to use “sub-contractors” (e.g. just for editing …OR actually for development of initial drafts???)
September 19th, 2007 at 11:16 am
Great article. I’m always looking for that cure for sleep, too.