I am lucky enough to have found myself in a profession that needs me to write everyday. I am a screenplay writer for children's animation, which helps me earn a living, though what my heart really wants is to write a good old-fashioned novel, which I have never before managed to find time for. Now, I have a fixed writing time from 10am to 1pm. During this period, most days I do my paid work but have now started using at least 1-2 days for my novel (ideation, research, outline points, character notes etc.). Since my brain hates to focus on active writing (anything that needs fresh, creative thinking) during the second half of the day, I spend that time reading, often about the craft. In all, I make sure I'm either writing or thinking and reading about writing for at least 3 hours a day. Over time, it adds up. Word by word, hour by hour.
I am lucky enough to have found myself in a profession that needs me to write everyday. I am a screenplay writer for children's animation, which helps me earn a living, though what my heart really wants is to write a good old-fashioned novel, which I have never before managed to find time for. Now, I have a fixed writing time from 10am to 1pm. During this period, most days I do my paid work but have now started using at least 1-2 days for my novel (ideation, research, outline points, character notes etc.). Since my brain hates to focus on active writing (anything that needs fresh, creative thinking) during the second half of the day, I spend that time reading, often about the craft. In all, I make sure I'm either writing or thinking and reading about writing for at least 3 hours a day. Over time, it adds up. Word by word, hour by hour.