Melanie Nilles

A writer writes. Plain as that. So many people say they could write a book, if they only had the time. Why don’t they? Or is that you? Writing is a lonely profession or hobby that takes time like anything else. If only we had more time.

I say HOGWASH! (I could say worse but I keep my blog PG-13 at worst). You make the time to watch TV or read. Then you have time to write. But you can’t give up Idol or CSI? Then find another time. I do it, around my day job, family, and other commitments.

I have a new baby, but I still set aside a little time every day to write. With a young infant, finding time to write can be difficult at best. She never wants to nap when the older sister naps, which is when I would find the best time to write. Now I’m back to a minimum every day for any writing, including my website and blog. Let’s not even get into finding time to read! I do that on the treadmill a few times a week.

Currently my best time to actually write a page or two is after both kids are asleep. That gets pretty late. At least the baby is only waking once a night now, or I’d hardly have time to sleep. Sometimes I’m lucky to have four straight hours to sleep (bedtimes minus my writing time). I make up for it when I need to, but I put in the time, even if it’s only a half an hour a day.

The point is that to write you have to be dedicated. Right now, that’s the hardest thing for me, but if I can do it with a young infant, anyone should be able to find the time. Then you can call yourself a WRITER.