Be Your Own Editor

I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus while working on some non-blog writing of my own—or trying to, anyway. Most of you know how tough it is to find the time to make progress on a manuscript while juggling a job, friends and family, and a fabulous jet-setting lifestyle. Okay, scratch that last one (for me, anyway).

No matter what your lifestyle and responsibilities, it’s hard to be energized and productive when you’re not lucky enough to be a full-time writer. The most common piece of advice I hear from successful authors is “Write every day” or “Keep your butt in the chair” or something along those lines—but that’s easy for successful authors to say. Here are a few ideas that might help make it easier for you:

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