Today’s writing prompt asked for a glimpse into my life. Here is my daily routine…
One Author's Daily Schedule
Between 4:30 and 6:30am – Time to get up and pray, stretch, then write.
**I have a large notebook and write by hand. If I’m starting a project, I use writing prompts from a variety of craft books. Or, I’ll use my research to revise. I have at least three works-in-progress – one new, two in revision.
7:30am – Stop to stretch and make coffee
7:30ish – Type up my notes, a drafty-draft! (a term coined by my writing friend, Stacy)
~10:00 or 11am – Stop to exercise, eat breakfast/lunch, make phone calls
~1:00pm If I can, go back to work – READING books in the genre I’m writing, emails, meetings, or anything else listed in my planner.
**My husband reminds me that I am “retired,” so I make time for my family. We enjoy biking, baking, golfing, movies, etc. This is also the time for appointments, cleaning, laundry, shopping, etc.
~4:00pm If I we’re eating at home, I start cooking for 6:00pm dinner.
~6:00pm Dinner
~7:00pm if we have company, we’ll play card games. Or I have monthly writing meetings some nights, or webinars during this time too. Or I might go back to writing and revising if I’m on a deadline.
~8:30pm Time to settle down. We watch some shows or stream a movie.
~10-10:30pm Good night!
This is a sample of one of my days, but I’m flexible and do what needs to get done and enjoy retirement too!
Andrea
