Distractions and other shiny stuff
Christmas is almost upon us, with shiny decorations and the promise of nice presents to come, and will be followed quickly by the new year... Which is why (once I've finished my lunch break) I'm currently updating some of our report files at work for 2011. It is not very exciting, and has become so time consuming that I may have to complete it next week, but it has to be completed. But why do it now instead of doing it later on? The answer is simple: if I don't do it now it will not get done! It's a simple story I write for you this morning: No matter how good the intentions are to complete the task, if it is done in stages some aspect of it will inevitably be forgotten about. The same applies to writing. The best method is simply to keep at it, rather than messing around with the internet or television. When I start well I can write 1000 words minimum, sometimes going much higher. So in this new year I resolve to put m...