How to Keep Writing with a Full Time Job

by K.A. Laity

Have you always dreamed of writing, but didn't think you had the time? Award-winning author K. A. Laity, writer of the CHASTITY FLAME novel series, OWL STRETCHING, THE MANGROVE LEGACY and many more books, essays and stories will help you attain your writing goals in just minutes a day with this short guide.

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing

58 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 15, 2013

About the author

Professional dilettante, arcane artist, all-purpose writer, Fulbrighter, uberskiver, medievalist, Sister in Crime, History Witch at Pagan Square, Pirate Pub Captain ☠ currently anchored in Dundee, Scotland · http://www.kalaity.com

Works include WHITE RABBIT, EXTRICATE, the HARD-BOILED WITCH series, A CUT-THROAT BUSINESS, LUSH SITUATION, OWL STRETCHING, CHASTITY FLAME, UNQUIET DREAMS, ROOK CHANT, PELZMANTEL, DREAM BOOK, CON-EIRE as well as editor of MY WANDERING UTERUS, DRAG NOIR, WEIRD NOIR and NOIR CARNIVAL. Writer of a wide variety of stories, essays, plays, and humour pieces. Also writes as Kit Marlowe (historical romance) & Graham Wynd (noir). Music as Victoria Squid & Higora,

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice little package of ideas and techniques for managing writing. It's more inspiration than an exacting how-to; there's no step-by-step instructions, which is a good thing, because I suspect this is one of those things where you have to make your own path.

There wasn't a great deal that was new to me as I've read a few of these - I keep ignoring the basic principle of "apply seat of pants to seat of chair" and reading writing guides instead of, you know, writing, though!

[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book a lot--it's a quick read and motivating. Laity makes you feel like writing is possible even with a hectic schedule. She lays it out simply, step by step. The great thing is you already know many of the things she writes, but she does it in a way to make it new again.

[Susan Crowley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on writing out there!

Over the years I've read too many books on writing. Some were good on the mechanics of writing but most fell short on what it means to be a writer. This is brilliant! So you want to be a writer? Read this first.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very inspiring

Thank you K.A. for this book. It's down me some simple truths that I keep overlooking. I forget that it comes down to "Write, because you are a writer."

[Morven · Rating 5 out of 5]

K. A. Laity (actually, Dr. Laity -- she has a PhD in Medieval Studies) knows how to write, and how to write a lot. As she noted, "I wrote my novel Pelzmantel while I was writing my dissertation on Old English, Old Norse and Old Irish. I wrote The Mangrove Legacy as a 500-word-per-week serial that ended up over 100,000 words long. I’ve written academic works at the same time as I’ve been writing genre fiction. So keep in mind, I speak from the perspective of being a very busy woman with a demanding job, important relationships and a desperate need for idleness and fun."

This eminently readable eBook helps you push through your blocks to writing, make writing a priority, and actually do it.

Whether you're a new writer who has no idea where to start or a practiced writer who's lost the trail, this book can help you get on track.