Small goals—underchallenge yourself

Under exaggerate.

Sometimes I feel like I cannot be a real author since real authors have huge goals like 1,000 words every day. I’ve done this before, even developing the habit at times.
I feel envious when I hear of some writers, who top this lofty goal by writing several thousand words in a single day. I did that. Once.
But what about when life steps in?

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How can you write with the kids around? Part 4

(photo by Amanda M. Bowman http://mtaphotographer.wordpress.com/)

1. Avoid time wasters.

No, children are not time wasters. And your spouse definitely is not.

How can you write with the kids around? Part 3

How do you write when you have a family, job, and possibly even a life?
   Make sure you check out parts 1 and 2 first.
   https://danielfbowman.wordpress.com/2013/07/02/how-can-you-write-with-the-kids-around/
   https://danielfbowman.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/how-can-you-write-with-the-kids-around-part-2/

1. Communicate
In a good novel, you need dialogue.
Same in relationships.

How can you write with the kids around?

A little boy’s voice calls out, “Daddy, come play Legos with me.”

A little girl grabs your leg and bats her eyes, saying, “Daddy, hold me.”

How could anyone write with such loving kids around?