tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post6303074501864923995..comments2024-03-22T02:54:23.511-06:00Comments on Shallee McArthur: Finding Balance in the Writing Life: 3 Tips for Making and Keeping a ScheduleShalleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-81287193644974291652011-08-09T19:37:44.001-06:002011-08-09T19:37:44.001-06:00Schedules keep my life in order, but I'm still...Schedules keep my life in order, but I'm still figuring out how to do one that works for me. My life's about to get hectic so I guess I should figure that out soon. :) I like your idea of making it your computer background, I may have to try that soon.Adam Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12281446694096104386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-46957533754014630142011-08-08T18:58:03.866-06:002011-08-08T18:58:03.866-06:00Great post! I have to keep myself on a writing sch...Great post! I have to keep myself on a writing schedule to get anything done. I used to be able to write whenever, wherever, but those days are long gone.<br /><br />I base my schedule around my husband's work schedule and my daughter's day. Problem is, my husband's schedule rotates every so often. I have to switch it up pretty often. Definitely agree with #3, you have to be flexible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146136846875431598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-55107040945124148062011-08-05T23:43:49.918-06:002011-08-05T23:43:49.918-06:00I am about as good at schedules as I am at laundry...I am about as good at schedules as I am at laundry...uh, not good. But trying.Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-86571160183638519572011-08-05T17:42:01.561-06:002011-08-05T17:42:01.561-06:00schedules are a hurdle for me.. enjoyed reading he...schedules are a hurdle for me.. enjoyed reading here this evening.<br />cheers!bekahjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899405845772994346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-67954824449481259952011-08-05T11:52:53.435-06:002011-08-05T11:52:53.435-06:00I think this post just saved me from being a frant...I think this post just saved me from being a frantic high school freshie. (I guess I already am. . . I'm changing from a school with a graduating class of 11 to a school with kids who can grow facial hair. Creepy.) I had a schedule for one day, and I remember it was probably the most productive day of my life. Too bad I'm not productive enough to make a schedule again. ;) Fantastic advice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-14335101444731651592011-08-05T10:47:26.707-06:002011-08-05T10:47:26.707-06:00Sounds like a good idea. I am a bit resistant to s...Sounds like a good idea. I am a bit resistant to schedules, but I think I'll have to try it, especially once school starts.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-63014127314063519852011-08-05T09:03:53.870-06:002011-08-05T09:03:53.870-06:00I loved this post... I badly need a schedule to...I loved this post... I badly need a schedule to bring my focus back to writing :)Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-88709379658778402192011-08-05T06:33:11.305-06:002011-08-05T06:33:11.305-06:00I love for phone for reminders. I have it remind m...I love for phone for reminders. I have it remind me of practices, doctors appointements. I love it. I usually write out on a sticky note pad first thing in the morning when I get to work of all the thing I want to accomplish after I leave and at lunch time. Then I bring it home and stick it to my window above my sink. It' doesn't get lost there and I always see it and refer to it. Weird I know.Cynthia DiFilippo Elomaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690665731154250664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-23137418711373504492011-08-04T20:56:10.717-06:002011-08-04T20:56:10.717-06:00Depending on my work schedule, I do things in half...Depending on my work schedule, I do things in half hour, hour or two hour chunks of time.Shellyhttp://www.shellysnovicewritings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-24938606314594138812011-08-04T18:34:55.640-06:002011-08-04T18:34:55.640-06:00This is such a great idea. I always make schedules...This is such a great idea. I always make schedules that I don't keep, primarily because I try to drastically change the way I do things. Basing the schedule on my current routine is an awesome idea.<br /><br />Will definitely have to try it out!Emy Shinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109925009902220083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-56619595945031223832011-08-04T16:17:54.318-06:002011-08-04T16:17:54.318-06:00Schedule's are so hard to keep up. I really ne...Schedule's are so hard to keep up. I really need to make one again though. I find I waste a lot of precious time on the internet. Which I shouldn't do. I guess it's just a habit that I need to get rid of. Thanks for the tips! :)Chantele Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920913211842919013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-18610106112222707122011-08-04T16:12:17.632-06:002011-08-04T16:12:17.632-06:00Just what I need! I made a schedule at the end of ...Just what I need! I made a schedule at the end of the school year, but when I left for France, it went out the window. I need to try that . . . and I love the idea of setting up alarms. Smart!Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-90527786549586831682011-08-04T15:54:13.670-06:002011-08-04T15:54:13.670-06:00Excellent tips! Time is a little tough for me at t...Excellent tips! Time is a little tough for me at the moment. Good thing I finished what I was working on. Good time for a break. Since I have no set schedule, I write when I can, on whatever I can (napkin notes are pretty fun).David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-30348067570500920472011-08-04T15:42:01.923-06:002011-08-04T15:42:01.923-06:00Ah - I love this post. Life is all about balance t...Ah - I love this post. Life is all about balance to me. And while I usually have a super set schedule, my youngest child has thrown that out of whack with her own compulsiveness. However, I think its time to get back on schedule. I love a routine. It just keeps me in check. Thanks for posting this.Abby Fowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567978659174723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-74863754936376072672011-08-04T14:17:24.465-06:002011-08-04T14:17:24.465-06:00I love this! And I am totally doing it when the ki...I love this! And I am totally doing it when the kids are back in school and we have a semblance of routine in our life again. <br /><br />I love the phone alert idea. Hadn't crossed my mind to use them for anything besides bill reminders and my calendar.Ruth Jossehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08664678990038670303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-55698121526906839782011-08-04T13:47:25.205-06:002011-08-04T13:47:25.205-06:00I have to do this! I just started blogging, and m...I have to do this! I just started blogging, and my writing schedule was already hit and miss. I think I will pencil in-make schedule. Thanks!! <br />mjlnmorris@gmail.comJenny S. Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482342313938669366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-87214649117099369822011-08-04T13:42:34.170-06:002011-08-04T13:42:34.170-06:00Great idea. I esp. like the tips of putting the sc...Great idea. I esp. like the tips of putting the schedule as a desktop image and programming alerts on the phone!!<br /><br />I NEED TO DO THIS (you are not the only one that grimaces admitting the power of the internet to suck you in)<br /><br />Great post on True Spirit and enthusiasm, too.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.com