tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982539793560326743.post3256891622968884534..comments2023-10-30T03:18:17.117-07:00Comments on Jenny Gilliam: Romance Author ~ Spicy Romance with a Dash of Humor: Rhonda Parrish Blogs On Her Many "Hats"Jenny Gilliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02901251434603216724noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982539793560326743.post-84924107385147427672009-06-22T13:57:53.591-07:002009-06-22T13:57:53.591-07:00I don't have a study in my house - not even a ...I don't have a study in my house - not even a cupboard I can go and write in. That was my curse for a while, until a family friend who lives nearby offered me the use of her study (she's retired, lives alone and has a big house). So when I get a free day (not often, with work, family and study commitments!) I pack up the laptop and take the five minute walk to Peace Cottage and get to work. And the best thing? No internet up there. No distractions...apart from the massive library collection of old books surrounding me on all sides. :) I've achieved so much in the days I've spent up there and I feel very lucky to have the option. Sometimes a curse can be a blessing!<br />Great blog, Rhonda!Lee Moanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11341946009450299809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982539793560326743.post-22038277903475793132009-06-20T19:35:09.505-07:002009-06-20T19:35:09.505-07:00I don't really have a system. I usually have ...I don't really have a system. I usually have writing time and other. So if I'm doing a writing project, I'll set a few hours in the day to do that, then the rest of the hours is for housework, napping or reading or internet. My day off I use for grocery shopping and bills. Eventually, I'm hoping to have some kind of a good system. I've tried writing at night and I seem to like that (fewer interruptions).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982539793560326743.post-56147025093897249482009-06-20T17:51:54.346-07:002009-06-20T17:51:54.346-07:00Time management can be a challenging thing, even f...Time management can be a challenging thing, even for those who write time management articles like I do.<br /><br />It helps to be organized because disorganization is a huge time waster. The other thing I talk about in most of my articles is the need for a weekly or monthly to-do list based upon SMART goals, avoiding distractions and interruptions, and getting your family to respect your work schedule while you respect your family time.<br /><br />I have a calendar too, but I use my to-do list that I post on a writer's forum to keep me focused. <br /><br />I have several staple meals that I can whip up quickly for suppertime, and I clean up the living areas of my home before bedtime so that I don't get too overwhelmed by housework.<br /><br />There are still weeks I feel the walls caving in, but usually I can keep that at bay as long as I don't forget to do what I should.<br /><br />Best of luck with all your hats.<br /><br />Cheryl<br />http://ccmalandrinos.tripod.com/Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982539793560326743.post-40968173901515891872009-06-20T17:13:01.490-07:002009-06-20T17:13:01.490-07:00I think it has to be an evolving thing. It's ...I think it has to be an evolving thing. It's a little bit like baking from scratch. You know the ingredients and you have them there but sometimes the humidity or the elevation makes you use less or more of something.<br /><br />Right now I use a calendar and a to-do list but I need to schedule more things so deadlines don't pass me with only half written items.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982539793560326743.post-16681264976770686612009-06-20T14:11:21.347-07:002009-06-20T14:11:21.347-07:00Hi Jaime :)
The lack of internet thing used to wo...Hi Jaime :)<br /><br />The lack of internet thing used to work for me, then we got a wireless network, which means I have to use *gasp* willpower to not surf the net while I'm meant to be working. Write or Die (http://lab.drwicked.com/writeordie.html) helped for a while but I haven't used it in a while.Rhonda Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509193591749273354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982539793560326743.post-54864211150917958082009-06-20T07:32:25.260-07:002009-06-20T07:32:25.260-07:00Hiya Rhonda,
This is a great entry and a question...Hiya Rhonda,<br /><br />This is a great entry and a question I'd love suggestions for! Like you, my plate is always full, and finding spare time is nearly impossible. <br /><br />Right now, it's summertime, meaning my "brood" are all at home (that means it's 4 to 1 - yikes!). But even then, I keep a calendar for important dates, events, etc. <br /><br />But I'm discovering with this new monster called networking (promotion is next) that the calendar simply stares back and mocks me, reminding me there just aren't enough hours in the day.<br /><br />One thing I do, in regards to writing itself, is to completely cut off my internet oxygen supply when it's time to write. The laptop comes out, the PC shuts off, and it's time to work.<br /><br />JaimeJ.A. Saare / Aline Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838678236100016515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982539793560326743.post-46697726525927620822009-06-19T23:09:17.005-07:002009-06-19T23:09:17.005-07:00Hi Tabs :)
I feel like I'm in good company to...Hi Tabs :)<br /><br />I feel like I'm in good company to have the same sort of system as you do :)Rhonda Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509193591749273354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982539793560326743.post-15017160562391708882009-06-19T14:15:47.620-07:002009-06-19T14:15:47.620-07:00Hi Rhonda,
I use my calendar a lot, too. Like you,...Hi Rhonda,<br />I use my calendar a lot, too. Like you, it keeps me from overbooking myself. Like all wives and moms, I need my family time, plus, I need "me' time. Writing is a full time job, don't ever let anyone tell you different. It's work. And when I'm not working, half the time I'm plotting. My brain simply doesn't want to shut down. I have to make myself get away from the computer. I'm getting better at taking 'me' time...good luck with your books...TabsTabitha Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972042366495721348noreply@blogger.com