Category Archives: Organization For Writers

10 Ways To Find More Time To Write

Writers have a difficult time finding time to write sometimes. With the burdens of family obligations, daytime jobs, marriage, and church or other activities, it sometimes seems impossible. Here’s a few tips to help you find time to write. 1. … Continue reading

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My Livingroom and Writing Area

As promised, here are some pictures of my writing area. My writing area is also our living room when company visits and my area where I talk to God, read my Bible and pray. We redecorated recently, and this is … Continue reading

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10 Things Needed To Set Up A Writing Area

Whether it’s a corner in a room or a full-scale office with all the luxuries, every writer needs a writing area. This is the place the writer goes to allow his or her creativity to soar. If you write there every … Continue reading

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Do You Have a Schedule?

Do you have a schedule? I don’t mean just for writing, but for every important part of your life. I heard a preacher say recently that those who have a scheduled time for prayer and a prayer list will pray … Continue reading

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A Writer’s New Year’s Resolutions

  People from all walks of life are forming a list of New Year’s Resolutions this week. Some will diligently pursue these goals; others will lay them aside by the middle of January. Every writer who wants to become successful should … Continue reading

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Top 10 Ways To Waste Time

10. Wonder around the house thinking about all you have to do. 9. Watch Criminal Minds TV Show Marathon all day long. 8. Color coordinate the cans in your pantry. 7. Play your favorite FB game. 6. Play Spider Solatare … Continue reading

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Organizing For Writers: Resources Needed

One key to organization is having the right resources. Here’s some I think are essential to a writer. Laptop computer: If you have a laptop, you can take it wherever you go. You don’t have to worry about if a … Continue reading

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Organizing For Writers: Writing Schedule

Some writers balk at writing schedules. They believe since writing is a creative activity, they should write when the muse strikes them. If writing is a hobby and nothing more, this half-hazard way of approaching is fine. But if you … Continue reading

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Tracking Submissions

I once submitted a novel to the same agent twice. I forgot I’d already sent it to him and was embarrassed to get two rejections letters within a couple of days of each other. Not very professional. That humiliating moment … Continue reading

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Computer Tips For Organizing Your Writing

Here are some ideas for organinizing your writing on your computer. MS OneNote: OneNote is one of the best tools for organizing your writing. If you have MS Office 2007, you probably already have it on your computer. If not, … Continue reading

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