With writing routines, you sort of have to try on different things and see how they work.
I know that I’m a night owl. If I don’t get to sleep by at least 11 pm it can be quite easy for me to get a second wind and stay up until the early morning hours. I’ve always accepted this and my writing has benefited from it as well.
But as a logical person, I’m looking for ways to get my writing routine as consistent as possible. I need to think of ways to make it work.
With the type of day job that I have—especially within the next year—it can easily take over my life. We have an aggressive software deadline that must be met based on government requirements. That means that there will be times when those days get longer and with me writing at night—my opportunities to work on my revision get fewer.
So, this self-professed night owl is going to start writing in the mornings. I’ve done this before with success during my summer challenge so I know it’s possible. I think writing first thing in the morning is going to help me keep my writing as a priority. Sometimes it’s all about sacrifice and I’m willing to try for my novel’s sake.
My goal is to get this first round of revision done by the end of December. I think writing first thing in the mornings will help me keep that goal.
Wish me luck!