Trying to get work and life in balance is the most difficult thing.
–Trevor Nunn

Have you figured out the balance thing? I’m still working on it. Here’s how my average day goes.

8:00: Wake up. Drag myself out of bed.
8:30: Head to work.
9:00-6:00: Spend the day writing and editing.
6:30: Come home and collapse for a bit.
8:00: Start writing, this time for fun.

There’s variation, of course. Sometimes I hang out with a friend after work. On those days, the writing starts around 10:00, if at all. Plus, I still need to figure out where exercise fits in.

Anyone who writes knows that making time for it is a delicate balance. Some days I don’t feel like writing, and I write anyway. Other days I take a break. I’m getting better at letting myself take those breaks without letting the guilt seep in.

Lately it’s been difficult to concentrate. Story ideas are swirling around in my head even though I have plenty to write already. One in particular is nudging me, and I’m writing down notes so I can have them when I’m ready to dig in.

Every day is a balancing act.