For the blogger or another type of writer, time is something we usually don't have much of as we sit down to write. We all have stuff to do, but taking the time to blog each day is difficult and often hard to find. Really if you think something is important though you make time for it. Blogging is no different, I make time for it at some point every day. The challenge is to writing well with limited time.
I am no expert on this but I have learned a little about the management of time and blogging:
1. Make sure you remind yourself how important blogging is to you -- you will make time for what you consider important.
2. Learn the word 'No' when dealing with people who want you involved in something that will not further your personal goals. Time stealers are not your friends, they are thieves.
3. Have a notebook or some other way of recording ideas and outlines with you at all times. That way when you are inspired you can jot it down quick and then when you write later, things will go faster.
4. Do not blog based on feelings. Set a time for it and write. If you think your post will be crap rewrite it and publish it, but don't come away from a set blogging time without publishing something otherwise you have wasted your time.
5. Write well but don't be a perfectionist. There is no such thing as a perfect post.
6. Set a time to write and stick with it.
7. Do not be a blog hermit. Get away from writing from time to time. Overwork can rob you of creativity. Sometimes the best use of your time is just to have fun and do something else you enjoy.
There are probably a lot more things that could be added and if you know some comment away on them. This is what I have so far and it works for me.
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