Bonus: 7 ways to make time for your writing and yourself

Do you struggle to make time to write? Especially because of your never-ending to do list?In today's episode, I'm going to share 7 ways you can make time for your writing AND thus yourself. We all need a safe space where we can return to being just ourselves. Nothing more. Nothing less. Topics discussed in this episode: Why making time to write is importantWhy mindset is crucialChanging the voice in your headReconsidering your schedule with a fresh set of eyesScheduling your writing timeIdentifying the gaps in your scheduleCreating backup plans to remain flexiblePrioritizing your writingApplying the rock, pebble, sand theoryHow to make your writing easily accessibleAdvocating for yourselfScripts to use with familyStart with steps one and twoAbout Erin: Erin P.T. Canning has worked for more than 15 years as a magazine and book editor, encouraging each writer’s individual voice and strengthening their writing goals. She always planned to write a book. Then she had kids. While she focused on them, she stopped writing—for six years. Something deep inside was missing. Depression, anxiety, and anger forced her to search for herself, both for her sake and her family’s.Despite fearing her skills had atrophied, Erin started writing again. One journal entry led to one blog post that led to her creating her podcast, Parents Who Write. Erin’s current role as a podcaster and writing coach enables her to help others pursue their writing dreams.Finally, she finished writing her own shitty first draft and will release her first novel in 2023. She earned her MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University, and she lives with her husband and their two boys in Maryland.Connect with Erin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinptcanning Twitter: http://twitter.com/erinptcanning  Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite Book a free 30-minute consultation call:  https://calendly.com/parentswhowrite/30min-meeting Send us Fan MailREADY TO TAKE YOUR WRITING FURTHER? Join our Patreon community and access our vibrant Discord writing group to get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor