Second to procrastination, Focus is a big problem for people when it comes to writing. It always seems that when you sit down to write, there are ten other things that try to steal your attention away from what you want to be doing… writing.

There are several things you can do to remedy this problem.

First: go somewhere where the distractions will not tempt you. I will sometimes go to the library or the bookstore and sit at a table and start writing. Sit outside in the backyard, especially if your backyard is fenced in. You can leave all the distractions inside the house.

Second: I know that some people cannot leave the house. This is when you have to put everything away that will distract you. Sometimes distractions like the kids cannot be easily put away, but when they are taking their naps, that would be the time to find your seat and start writing… even if it only for twenty minutes.

Third: I like to write in spurts between my chores. I will clean the bathroom, then sit down and write for fifteen to twenty minutes. Then I will do the dishes and write for another fifteen. Then empty out all the trash cans in the house and write another fifteen. When my chores are done, I will find that I have written about 1,500-2,000 words.

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