Writing Distractions
I get distracted. Way too easily. Sometimes it just takes a little…hey, I didn’t know I had that book on my shelf!
That’s exactly what I mean. There are two primary forms of distraction for me.
The first are externals. Sleep, work, school, fun, or hobbies can cut into the bit of time I’ve set aside. It’s important to keep my priorities in mind and maintain focus.
Focus is also needed when the second distraction hits - another writing topic. Actually being consistent seems to stoke the creative muse, but my muse can definitely have multiple-personality disorder. I’m humming along nicely and all of a sudden it’s “Hey, what about this book idea!? That movie plot you had last year about quantum physics gerbils was great! There’s that snippet of a blues song you scribbled on a 3 x 5 card - finish that instead!”
The response is easy. Just stick to my goal, chipping away a bit every morning. Focus on the writing and edit out the distractions.
- Kirk
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Oooh. Good point. Even good things can distract from the ultimate goal. Not that you can’t spend time on those other ideas - just not when you’re writing on the idea at hand.