Renee Ross asked Tracy L. Ward:

How difficult is it for you to find time to write with a husband and two kids?

Tracy L. Ward It's definitely been a challenge the last few years. I've been writing since before my kids were born and their addition to the family really put a dent in my writing time. Up until recently I would carve out one or two hours each night, usually from 10 pm until midnight (or beyond if the writing was good). This arrangement often made for some very dreary afternoons and then Mommy nap time once my husband came home from work. I was able to carve out extra time while my kids attended their sports club practices. It didn't make me very social with the other parents but it was a price I was more than happy to pay. Now that both my kids are in high school and my writing has become a dependable income I write full time most days and it's not so difficult to find time to write. I'm still dependent upon inspiration and I've been known to delete an entire day's work the following day but that's how writing goes sometimes. Thanks so much for your question!

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