Preparing to Write Saves Time at Your Desk and Creative Energy

Butt in chair. You know it’s mandatory to hit those deadlines and get your work done. But, what determines when you’re going to ease into that cozy seat behind the keyboard?

A clock?

A time block on a calendar?

A feeling of worry over a looming deadline?

Yeah, all of those have been on my list at one point or another. Over time I find that this method of getting my rear in gear (Maybe that’s a Midwest saying? I’m not sure.) sometimes leads to poor productivity and writing that need a little extra elbow grease when it comes to editing and polishing before submission.

So, what’s a writer to do?

Preparing for a Writing Session

Work needs to get done, whether it’s for a client, to market your business or simply fulfill your wordy cravings. The answer is to prepare. Being intentional with the time before I’m scheduled to write has had a dramatic impact on my mental clarity while composing, leading to cleaner first drafts and less mental energy spent on the task itself, which means I don’t end my day feeling knock-down, drag-out exhausted.

I’ve written in the past about what I do before I sit down at my desk. You can read that in How I Find My…