Writing Time: Proven Techniques for Making Time to Write and Finishing What You Start

by Mike Dellosso

<b>Do you want to stop talking about writing a book and actually write it?</b>

If you're serious about writing then you want to have time to actually write, not just talk about it.

In this book you'll learn proven, practical techniques to make sure you have the time and the motivation to not only start a writing project but finish it.

Mike Dellosso is the author of six novels and numerous short stories and articles. He's a husband, father of four, full-time employee, and still makes time to write. He likes to say that if he can do it, anybody can. And he wants to show you how.

*This book is 35 pages.

<b>Some of the topics covered in this book:</b>

Internal and external motivation

The importance of scheduling

Getting rid of interruptions

Goal-setting

Making time to write (yes, the time is there)

Pacing yourself and your writing

How to avoid being a jerk

<b>What others are saying about WRITING TIME!</b> . . .

Was I surprised to find Mike Dellosso actually quoted me in the very first page of his latest e-book, Writing Time!: “I could write a book if I only had time.” Problem is, Writing Time debunks that personal little myth and does so in a way that inspires attainable change and shines a professional’s practical light on just how to overcome that age-old excuse. Add in a little humor and Writing Time could just be the fuel you need to finally start, AND FINISH, that first book!
--Larry W. Van Hoose, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Sonfire Media, LLC

A gem of a little book to get the writer in you writing.
--Ian Acheson, author of Angelguard

Prioritize. Discipline. Persevere. Plan. Organize. Sounds like work, doesn’t it? Writing IS work! Wanting to write isn’t enough. If you want to be a writer you have to write. Mike Delloso has written a practical, working writing guide that speaks to those who have a message to share.
--Kim Ford

Solid advice from an author who has proven that he has what it takes to get great stories on paper.
--Ryan Killion

Filled with quick tips and humorous insights, Writing Time is the perfect read for any writer who struggles with the busyness of life.
--Kyle Waalen

What an amazingly fun, quick and easy guide for writers and wannabes! Light and funny, Mike Dellosso has written a book that will have you writing in no time!!! 5/5 STARS.
--JoJo’s Corner Reviews

This is a MUST-READ for any aspiring writer. Not many writers take the time to help other writers at their craft. Mike Dellosso gives some fantastic advice and it is advice I intend to follow."
--Justin Goodrich

Writing isn’t for everyone. It takes soul-searching and hard work. Mike shares his wisdom and time-tested tips to help you decide if you want to be a writer or a dreamer.
--Jill Potts Jones

Mike Dellosso packs a huge amount of practical ideas and information into this ebook. The greatest gift of this piece, though, was the honest way he plowed through the typical excuses that people use to avoid writing. As I was reading I could easily picture him sitting across from me sharing his writer's heart and encouraging me to move beyond the roadblocks so that I could experience the success and joy of writing. I recommend it for everyone wanting to take the "plunge" into writing. You won't be disappointed.

33 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 20, 2013

About the author

Mike Dellosso is the author of numerous novels of suspense, including Kill Devil, Centralia, Darkness Follows, Darlington Woods, and Scream. Mike is a popular conference and workshop teacher and an adjunct professor of creative writing. He lives in Hanover, PA, with his wife and five daughters. Mike is also a healthcare worker and survivor of colon cancer.

Reviews

[Susan Moody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Useful

This writing book is full of useful and inspiring information. It was a mix of reviewing what I already knew and learning some new things.

[Don · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book

Mike seemed to enjoy sharing his passion of writing. I can relate to the fact he was called to be a writer and how he has to arrange his day so he can write. Excellent quick read.

[Julie Bihn]

I downloaded this book during a free promotion period. It's a very quick read (33 pages per Amazon). I found it a little like reading a series of short blog entries, with ideas provided in very broad strokes. The main advice I saw on actually making time to write is to get up early in the morning and write then. To finish what you start, he mostly says to figure out why you're writing and set deadlines for yourself. To set deadlines, decide on a deadline, then figure out how many words your novel needs to be, and how many words per day that works out to. To make sure you hit your deadlines, set up some sort of small punishment for yourself and have someone hold you accountable. I think he implied editing will take a month (which means he writes a lot tighter and/or edits a lot less than I do).

It's not a bad little guide, worth it if it comes up free. But Dellosso certainly doesn't offer any shortcuts (and in fairness, I don't know of any easy ways to write a book). Instead, I took the book to say "Writing is hard work, but figure out a reason to write and make yourself make the time to do it." It's not bad advice, but it may disappoint people wanting easy answers of how to make time to write.

[Tim Serdynski · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoyed creative writing in school and have been kicking around the idea of writing something. If you're like me and you're not even sure why or what you'll write about yet, this little book is great! It's a quick read that's narrowed down to the most important things to consider if you're thinking about writing. It's a perfect little tool....or compass to help point your feet in the right direction and give you a gentle push forward. The rest is up to you!

[Jason Joyner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick read with good, basic information on how to set up a writing time to be productive. There are some handy tips and tricks. Basically, if we want to get it done, we're going to have to be disciplined, and Mike encourages writers that it can be done.