As a writer, especially one who has self-imposed deadlines, daily word count requirements, and editing/review schedules, it is vital to ensure a strict schedule.

Like many writers I use a daytimer/calendar to post and track my writing goals and ensure I stay on track with everything else: promoting, review groups, blogs posts. etc. Leaving time for a little reading!

It is definitely a balancing act and one that can topple very quickly so staying focused and pushing hard to maintain your daily goals is imperative to completing and promoting your work.