How To Improve Your Time Management Skills and Become An Unstoppable Writer

I think we can all agree that time is an indispensable resource for writers.

So why on earth are we not managing it?

I’ve been writing professionally for over six years. And, truth be told, it took me a while to admit that my time management skills absolutely sucked. It took me even longer to adopt the right habits that made professional writing a sustainable routine. 

The problem?

I used to blame the lack of time whenever I failed to hit my daily writing goals.

Understandably, life does get in the way of a writer’s productivity—quite frequently, actually. There were times when I had to take my fur-babies to emergency vet visits. Other times, I had to run errands, like buying something from the store or driving someone somewhere. 

I’m sure every writer has put writing aside for something important at one point.

In such situations, it feels like we have no control over whether or not there’s time to write. If you find that relatable, I’m about to blow your mind.

Let me start by dropping this bomb: