Comments on: Discipline and Persistence = Freelance Writing Success

By: Purple Song (Vanessa)

Purple Song (Vanessa) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:30:08 +0000

Anne, I enjoyed your post. I find nearly every time I sit down to write and the second writers block sets in I google articles and blog posts about writers discipline.
Besides writing a novel (my 2007 nanowrimo experiment) I also write songs. I feel as if I am forever chasing the muse! On top of all that, my work schedule varies week to week so it is incredibly important to find self discipline.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

By: Ahlam Yassin

Ahlam Yassin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:46:00 +0000

A true recipe for success. Thanks for reminiding me that I’m trying to do the right things. — Ahlam

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:14:02 +0000

I know one person who would put on a special do-not-disturb-me hat to signal to her family she shouldn’t be interrupted. Now, if only MzTiz my tabby would honor such a thing.

By: Mary@Adventures In Freelancig

Mary@Adventures In Freelancig — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:16:54 +0000

Such great advice, Anne. I've discovered that being productive takes tremendous self-discipline and tweaking. I've changed my routine so often. I think I'm finally starting to realize that as a work-at-home mom, I really have to be flexible, but I also have to use every opportunity I have wisely. I'm getting there. .-= Mary@Adventures In Freelancig´s last blog ..Emotions of Setting Your Freelance Rates =-.

By: Kathryn Pless

Kathryn Pless — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:48:01 +0000

Anne, I have had to do this very thing since I've started writing freelance at home. So many things distract me. My family has finally recognized that when I'm on the computer or doing research I'm working. I try to tell them to think of that time as when I used to leave the house and answer to an actual boss. They couldn't call me or just stop in and chat whenever they wanted to then, and when I'm at work here at home the same goes. Thanks for the tips, I'm going to put them into affect and I'm sure it will help me plan my days better. .-= Kathryn Pless´s last blog ..I’ve been hired! =-.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:33:14 +0000

You all are more than welcome.

Edna, we can help you pretend it isn’t really a whole novel if that would help.

By: cyramiles

cyramiles — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:19:05 +0000

Hi Anne.. Thanks a lot for this info.. Very helpful.. cyramiles’s last blog post..Priorities

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Saturday, January 31, 2009 « Ink In My Coffee — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:00:25 +0000

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By: Edna

Edna — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:41:52 +0000

Thanks for the post, Anne. I’m getting much more disciplined about the non-fiction writing projects I do on a regular basis. Its the word count for the Young Adult novel or novella that I’m overwhelmed with. I was thinking short story but my mentor has morphed it into a novella which was OK but now its grown into 45,000 words which isn’t a novella at all. It’s the N word I’ve always shied away from –novel– because its way too overwhelming.
I really haven’t come up with a good way to get it done, other then write every day. I go a critique class year round so that helps to keep me on task. My big goal at the moment is just to get a first draft done. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks again.

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