Ask the Coach: How Can I Prioritize Writing (And Get Others to Understand)? – On Script Mag

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to a question about prioritizing writing.

In the article, I talk about what prioritizing writing means, where we run into trouble, and then how to prioritize writing.

Here are some of the key points to give you a sneak peek:

• Think of writing as “important, not urgent,” aka something you invest in — taking action on writing is about being the leader of your own life.
• Craft a workable writing schedule that helps you make your priorities actually happen.
• Set writing goals for yourself so you know what you’re doing when you sit down to write. 
• Set boundaries around your writing time with others — and yourself.
• Match your attention, intention, and action — so you’re being the writer you want to be.