When You Don’t Have Time To Write

I haven’t worked on the Master of Inventions script in a few days. Ug, I hate that. It’s very important to work on your thing everyday. Even if it’s just a few minutes or so.

Working on something everyday keeps it fresh in your mind. If you can’t sit and devote major writing time to your piece everyday, try and do something related that doesn’t require hours of uninterrupted peace.

For the days I haven’t been able to write, I’ve taken a few minutes to:

• Go over note cards for unwritten scenes
• Storyboard scenes (crude drawings)
• Email anyone who will be helping, give them an update
• Think of internet campaigns / strategies for spreading the word

All of these are things I can do on the train or at work when I get a few minutes. None of these are substitutes for writing, but at least we’re doing something project related.