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ll tell you a true-life mom writer story, though. On Tuesday, our critique group met as usual, but since it was Margaret's release day, we also celebrate the launch of SABOTAGED.Margaret, as you may know, is a celebrated NYT bestselling author. Very glamorous, right? Until... as we were leaving, Margaret got a call on her cell. It was her daughter. Reminding her to pick up cheese cubes on the way home.
It made me giggle, anyway. And introduces this week's freebie: a signed copy of Margaret Peterson Haddix's SABOTAGED. To be entered to win a copy, leave a note below, sharing your best time-management tip. Because obviously, I need it.
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his drawing will remain open until Wednesday, September 1. You'll want to come back then because I will be participating in Gena Showalter's UNRAVELED blog hunt, and giving out a piece of the puzzle on Wednesday. Literally. Don't miss it.
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Lists!!
Write the night before.
Follow the next day (scratch off *dones* for encouragement.)
Pass on the *un-dones* (list always gets dog-eared.)
Love feeling needed!
Just popping in here to say you are one of THE BEST organized writing moms I know. So enjoy your Freebie Saturday -- you deserve one once in a while!
~kc
I'm terribly not-organized. I try to keep a calendar, but . . . not so much.
Yes lists. Yes calendars. But what I really have to do is set things like reminders on my phone. They pop up and remind me when I need to get something done. I use them most when I remember to do something at a time I just cannot do it. I'll put it in my phone to remind me at a more appropriate time.
I find that multi-tasking is the way to go!
Time management? How about kid labor management. Set the kids up with a list of chores (sweep, dishes, walk the dog...) and then write while they are doing the housework. Built in labor force is a wonderful thing! But remember: they will need ice cream after the chores are done. And you'll deserve some, too, for all that writing you accomplished. :)
Oh, management. Something that I struggle with as well. But I'll tell you what has saved me sooo many times: A small simple day planner. I have to write down not only appointments, but things I need to do. For example, last week I left a note on today's spot to call Primary Childrens for a follow up appointment. Yeah, had I not written that down last week, I would have completely forgotten. I also have a note to call Jenna and give her some money... THEN I have to cross it off when I do it. That way I have a visual means of my accomplishment, or lack thereof.
Another thing that we've implemented is a weekly meal plan. The kids and I will sit down once a week and plan what we're going to have for breakfast, lunches and dinner for the upcoming week. Then I make a grocery list of all the ingredients, check my fridge and cupboard for items we already have on hand, cross those off, then there's my grocery list for the week. And I can't deviate from the list. So if I want a Diet Coke, it has to be on the list. That saves sooooo much money at the grocery store too.
Did I happen to mention that my lovely daughter Emma is a HUGE fan of Ms Haddix? She's been one of her favorite authors for about 5 years now. No bribery though. Just thought I'd throw that in. :)
Have an amazing day! Love you!
Hey Linda!
I'm reading TRANCE right now, love it BTW, and I looked you up because I wanted to give a shout out to a fellow OHIOAN! When I started reading Trance and saw the names of the Malls, I was like OMG, she's from Columbus, too! :D
To Be Honest I don't manage my time very well... I mostly read books, over and over..... The only time I manage is getting to class on time.
By the way, I am a huge fan of Margaret I read her books all the time.
Sometimes time management is easiest when it becomes habit. Some things work for one person that are just impractical for another. Set aside a few minutes a day (for me it's either as soon as I get up or right before bed) to do one thing for yourself. That way you can have a little down time to rest.
She is one of my favorite authors...I started reading her books in 6th grade with the "Shadow Children" series and have read several other books that I loved as well. Every time I see one of her books I have to pick it up and say "I bet this is good"
For me maybe the best time management tip is utilizing a planner, if you can sit down with a list of all you need to do and then plan it out over the time you have to do it it makes it a lot easier.
I have calenders and sticky notes everywhere. My son looked at my computer one day and said it's pink. LOL. I try to be organized. I make up a list to keep me on track.
Sue B
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