How I Organize My Time As A Writer

[@HeartBreathings]

It's finally time for my HB90 Bootcamp to open up again for the first time in 2019!! I hope you'll join me. heartbreathings.teachable.com/p/hb90-bootcamp

[@RayeCage]

Yes Sarra - a video on how you do calendar blocking/theme days would be awesome! The tip that resonated with me the most is knowing what I want in life. I'm writing some notes on my ideal life today. Thank you.

[@scheherezade3]

I know this video is about a year old, but wanted to let you know how useful I’m finding your videos. Thank you for all the fantastic information you’re putting out there. I have a bit too much going on right now, but as soon as I complete my next goal, should be within the next 6 months I’m planning on taking one of your boot camps. With all the solid information you put out there, I know it will be well worth it.

[@debrahorst8154]

A calendar blocking and theme days video would be helpful. But the big question: What do I want out of life? Hmmm. Focus. I want--I need focus. Great video. Thanks!

[@Priscilla_Bettis]

Excellent video! It would be fun to see a video on how you decide your theme days.

[@rupkatham3844]

I do not write at all. I am trying to manage University, classes, tutoring and art. Your videos are very helpful in this regard!

[@Joyindenver]

Great video content. Yes please I’d love to see how you block your time/organize your theme days.

[@cecilywolfe4571]

I've been using a kanban board for the last two quarters (inspired by you!) and narrowed down what I want my writing career (on top of my full-time job/career as a librarian) to be, and learned to prioritize with that 90 day plan - my life is much less stressful when it comes to writing and all that comes along with it. There are so many opportunities and so much to choose from and it is so easy to get distracted by what is NOT part of my larger plan - and so much easier to say no with that 90 day plan and establishing priorities. I get more done, feel more successful, and don't feel so overwhelmed - most of the time!

[@MandiLynnWrites]

Organization is my obsession and love seeing how you’ve worked out how to organize your time with the many hats of being an author

[@23daughters]

I'd love to see a calendar blocking video. Thanks for all your honesty and help.

[@raelf87]

Love the video Sarra. It's so clear how passionate you are and how you truly care when you share your tips. I resonated a lot with tip 1 about having a clear vision of what we desire and tip 5 making me time. It can definitely be hard as a mom with a full time to find me time in general but hearing your advise and knowing you've done it give me hopes that I too can accomplish to better manage my time. On that note, it would be lovely to see a video on how you personally block your time and chose themes for your days. Crossing my fingers that we see that soon.

[@parishansen1037]

This video was super helpful! I would love to see a video on how you block your calendar and do your theme days. Congratulations on the new baby!

[@cecilywolfe4571]

I'd love to see a calendar blocking/theme day video - all of your videos are so inspirational! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

[@TerraBaltosiewichCafeTerraBlog]

This really helped me to calm down, take a few deep breaths, then dive into everything in a more organized fashion. Thank you!

[@waynekey1]

Great video! We all need to create that action plan and then to follow it. There were two things here that I really liked. The first was the reminder to plan quarterly. I tend to plan too much or to not plan at all. Quarterly seems like a nice pace. The second thing that I personally found really helpful was to set three goals. I always get started and plan too many and too much... I need to get better at this. Thanks Sarra!

[@sagemalone7878]

Very good content. I've been bingeing on your channel and it has been helpful as I plan my writing career. You're my writing coach and life coach all in one. You give really good advice that extends beyond writing! Thank you for sharing.

[@mickeymiles9394]

I love the planner!! Can’t wait wait till Q2. i use it all week long! I would love a calendar batching video! Congrats on the baby!❤️❤️❤️

[@mariarasulo588]

The perfect solution to my daily dilemma. Thank you Sarra!

[@davecenker8234]

Firstly, congratulations on your upcoming new family addition, Sarra! I appreciate the way you convey such useful insights in a down-to-earth and relatable way. While your videos instill an eager desire to close KZbin and employ your ideas, I never find myself doing that, knowing there's another useful nugget of wisdom waiting with your next thought. I really loved the way you explained your planning/organizing process and resonated with my "7 Habits" experience from earlier days before my writing life kicked into gear. Be Proactive, Begin With the End in Mind, Put First Things First, and Sharpen the Saw all align so well with your thoughts and I sincerely appreciate the writer's slant to each of these that makes me feel as though I'm coming home. Best wishes over the next several memorable months, and looking forward to more heart breathings from you as your latest subcriber ;-)

[@maramiller3741]

I like how you say you're blocking your time. I think I might try that starting next week to see if I get anything else done. I've been trying to off and on, but it's hard to do with my boyfriend's BFF staying here with us temporarily so she wouldn't end up on the streets with her husband. Long story, we'll just leave that there. I'd also love to do your course, but I've got no way to pay for it unless it's sometime in June because of the way my student aide comes in. I'm still learning a LOT from you even though I can't do the course right now. Also, I think I said this already, but congrats on the baby.

[@KKJ_author]

Great information! And congratulations on the new baby! :)

[@heatherh.1501]

I will definitely check our the calendar blocking video if you decide to post one.

[@seekingmycraftytribe]

Thanks for the tips! On a previous video you mentioned having a notebook for manifesting. Would love for you to do a video on how you set that up and how those things have manifested. Instead of a notebook I bought a planner to plan what I want to manifest. Interested to see your take on it. 💞💞💞💞💞

[@DianaLayne]

Yes. That would be great. Do you remember which video it was re the manifesting journal?

[@seekingmycraftytribe]

@@DianaLayne It was one of her videos where she talked about what each notebook is for.

[@DianaLayne]

@@seekingmycraftytribe thanks!

[@joshuagillard7011]

Thank you so much for posting these videos. I swear we are exactly alike except you are where I want to be in ten years. It feels so good to hear the things you have to say and I am taking every bit of your advice to heart when I think about what I'm doing as a writer and a person. Also, thank you for hosting a bootcamp where I can learn even more about how to become a more productive writer. I will be looking forward to reading your work and seeing how your words have changed me for the better as time goes by. Also, I just got back from North Carolina which is apparently pretty close to you and I just want to say that I think it is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The mountains are beautiful! Maybe I'll move there one day and I can meet you for kicks and giggles. Do you have any signed copies available?

[@michellehamilton1080]

This is awesome! So helpful! Really helpful video! I was really in a rut :)

[@DiggingIntoScripture]

I would love a calendar theme day video!!

[@JillianFlodstrom]

I would love to see your calendar blocking video!

[@foxclouds]

I would love to learn more about calendar blocking as I struggle with it!

[@Eternal-Student]

Very relatable. Loved this video, thanks so much.

[@Bookishlynicole]

Thank you for this video. I enjoyed it very much.

[@AngelaAnne]

Great video!!! And I would love to see a video on how you calendar block!!

[@sunitasaldhana4491]

Would love a video on calendar blocking.

[@kidsprofile7172]

I loved hearing about your writing process, thank you for sharing!

[@subhashnisarta6801]

Yeah I have very short time to doing business because of I want to know more about writing skills 🤠😉🤠 because over all if I can not make a video than writing skills is enough for me at this point So I am contect the different institutions which is providing proper knowledge and information about writing skills 🤠 and it is a huge and wide range of opportunity in this course.

[@garboliang]

This is exactly what i needed! Awesome video and great advice.

[@jacquelineroe984]

As always, I enjoyed this video! I recently watched your Time Tracker video and I would love to know more about scheduling theme days. I think in my mind everything falls under "content creation/writing" and then I mix-up that with "content marketing" which blends in with "marketing." Have you ever heard men are waffles (compartmentalized) and women are spaghetti (everything is connected)? I know that's not true across the board, but I am SO SPAGHETTI! Would love some help on this - lol!

[@jacquelineda9535]

Loved this video!! You are amazing, and so helpful with all your advice. I should really do this, even without being a writer, it would help a lot in my work. Thanks Sarra for your amazing advice. Love ya!!

[@ThatWitchyLady]

Always great! Thanks Sarra! 💚💙💜

[@ScareofthelightBook]

I love u you’ve helped me so much

[@dairbrown]

You are a wonder!!! 🧚‍♀️🙏

[@AddittiAgrawal]

really good time management tips!

[@Neil-writer-author]

Calendar blocking video if you have time, please

[@c.m.lacasse2407]

Thanks for this! :-)

[@lizabeth5888]

Hi! I love your videos! I was wondering did you go to college for creative writing? If you did, how did you manage your time while you were there? Also, did your personal writing suffer?

[@portiawebb533]

Thank you, for this! 🙌🏽

[@raekaye7678]

Yay new video!! :)

[@harveythepooka]

OMG but that calender gave me hives. I like the idea of time blocking and even a basic calender, but for me, I'd be happier with just writing in "deal with ads" and then having a folder where I have all my ad stuff and not have to hit in the face of all that stuff. Not only does it probably take you half an hour to fill that thing out, but it's just overwhelming. I'm glad it works for you, but it's not my thing.

[@livmilesparanormalromanceb6891]

Great video! These are some helpful tips! :)

[@booksbutterflies6595]

Failing is all I do. I failed as a daughter, a mother a wife and as a person as a writer .

[@manikandanu1507]

Hello Saara , How do you find time to read other people's work?

[@jessicalea9460]

Please do a daily plan with me

[@michellewilson7694]

Sarra, you mentioned a book in this video. I believe you said that the title of the book is "Deep Work". Is this correct? If so, who is the author?

[@Zinni-ah]

I’m curious about something you said. What’s a “reader magnet”?

[@HeartBreathings]

It's a term for something you offer free to readers to get them to sign up for your newsletter. It can be anything from a short story to a full length novel.

[@priyadestiny7880]

💖💖💖💖

[@adriannanorth]

25,000 a month?? I barely make that in a year!!

[@werelemur1138]

I always forget that pesky "me time" thing.

[@bonniehosmer2021]

I started a blog on fb, under Bonnie Rhea. I have not promoted it. I will ask you to review it and share your thoughts.

[@portiawebb533]

Thank you, for this! 🙌🏽