Be Not Distracted
Distract – To cause to turn away from the original focus of attention or interest; divert.
One of the pitfalls of writing is finding the time to do so without distractions.
Distractions come in a variety of forms. It can be something as simple as having a friend or family member visit during your self-imposed work hours, to losing stretches of time tuning in and out of programs on a television that should be off.
Writing is a business that requires a plan. Your master plan for success should include undisturbed time for writing. Some of the possibilities to help you can be as simple as:
*Setting your schedule so that you are able to be away from family without being distracted by guilt
*Know what project, passage or chapter you need to make headway on
*Turning off the ringer of your home and cell phone
*Turning off televisions and all music
*Having a meal or snack before settling in
*Having a bottle of water nearby
The above practices will vary for each individual. The point is that eliminating distractions is necessary and requires a plan in order to remain on task.
Dr. Linda Beed is an educator, speaker, children’s minister and author of Business Unusual and co-moderator of BWChristianLit an online writing and mentor group. She is also review editor for KDgospel Media Magazine.
You can find her on the web at:
http://www.lindabeed.com/ / MySpace / On Assignment Reviews / BWChristianLit
2 comments:
Ms. Linda,
This post is for me. Trying to stay focus on this path is hard.
I made a commitment this month to write and the distractions have come out of the walls at me.
However instead of stopping, I'm going forward because I will not complete the book if I continue to let the distractions win.
Thank you for this much needed word.
Remaining focused is a challenge for we who are mothers and business women who ar usd to multi-tasking. I encourage you to hang in there. You will make the transition.
Linda!
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