And when you know you only have 2 hours (or however long you’ve decided on) to get your writing done, your mind doesn’t have time or space to wander, wondering what’s going on in the news, whether or not your brother replied to your DM on Instagram, or who’s going to win this season of The Voice.
To keep yourself on track and accountable, I also advise you to set a timer when you write. Nothing is more motivating than a ticking clock. And when you know you only have 2 hours (or however long you’ve decided on) to get your writing done, your mind doesn’t have time or space to wander, wondering what’s going on in the news, whether or not your brother replied to your DM on Instagram, or who’s going to win this season of The Voice. Your mind has one task and one task only: to write.