Dawn is on her BLAZING THE WEST blog tour, and I'm happy to be one of her stops! In addition to writing steamy cowboys, Dawn's a busy mom and thought she'd share some of her writing tips with us. She's also giving away an autographed copy of my upcoming release, MIDNIGHT ROOM, so be sure to leave a comment to be entered into the contest!
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Time Saving Tactics, by Dawn Luedecke
One of the most
difficult things for a working mother is to find time to work, but for those
writers who want to make a career out of writing, it is essential. In fact,
while I write this I’m feeding a newborn while my year old takes a nap, and my
two older children play outside. All while living in an RV during a move from
the East coast to Alaska. To top it off I am going on tour and have a book
release.
While I
certainly don’t claim to be an expert at writing (and let’s face it, with the
ever changing rules of fiction writing, no one is), I can definitely claim to
be an expert at finding time to write. So, I’ve decided to share my time saving
secrets for those word count struggling authors.
1. Invest in a tablet
One thing I have
invested in that has been a lifesaver for me is an iPad (any tablet with a
writing app would work). I take my iPad with me when I run errands and any
chance I get I pull it out and write.
2. Turn off the television or any other distractions
Many times I
find myself side tracked by television, internet, and other electronic
distractions. I simply turn those diversions off and I can focus better. Although,
I have heard of others authors who use the television to set the mood. To each
her own.
3. Listen to mood setting music
One of my focus
tactics is to put on a headset and listen to music that sets the mood and helps
me to focus on my words. This, to me, is not a distraction as the television
is.
4. Write between nap time or while children are playing
or at school
Naptime,
playtime, and school are my favorite times of the day. I try and get all of my
chores done early so that when I have those blessed few hours of silence, I can
concentrate on writing.
These are a few
tactics I use in order to write and keep up with my career as an author. Many
authors have different strategies that work for them. The key is to find what
helps you out, and use it.
What do you do
to help you write? Leave a comment below for a chance to win ~ the prize is an autographed copy of my upcoming release, MIDNIGHT ROOM!
Here is a
preview into one of the books I have written using my time saving tactics.
About
the Book:
Running from a past of privilege, deceit, and danger, Travis Simms is ready to settle down. What better place to forget all he left behind than the quiet little Montana town of Lolo Hot Springs? His goal is clear — build a hotel and his own destiny without complications —until one of the town’s most troublesome women captures his attention.Dusty Larson is hell bent on independence, helping her sister run the Triple D Ranch. She can do anything a man can, and do it better, so she certainly doesn’t need one in her life. The only problem is she seems to attract bad luck and danger...and Travis. Can he tame her wild ways and keep his bachelor status intact — or does he risk losing his heart?
Excerpt from To Tame a Montana Heart, by Dawn Luedecke
She
watched him with care. “I don’t know if I love you. I like you, a lot, but I
don’t have the slightest idea what love feels like.”
Travis’ smile grew slowly across
his face. “I understand. I’m not sure if I love you or not, but I also don’t think
I could live without you. So you will always have that.” His voice was almost a
whisper when he said the last.
“Truly?” Her voice cracked and
she had to force herself to breathe easy.
“Truly.”
She inclined her head and took
two brisk steps toward him. She leaned over and kissed him with all the fever
of a thousand fires. He reached up and intertwined his hand through her hair to
hold her still as he plundered her mouth.
She released him with a shaky
breath and jumped back to turn on her heels. “Put something nice on. I’ll be
back with a preacher man.”
“You know, I heard you only have
to say ‘I marry you’ three times and then you’re hitched.”
She threw him a sassy look and
slammed the door shut.
About the Author:
A country girl born and
bred, Dawn Luedecke has spent most of her life surrounded by horses, country
folk, and the wild terrain of Nevada, Idaho and Montana. As a child she would
spend many afternoons reading books, watching western classics, and Rogers and
Hammerstein movies. When she grew up she decided to leave the quiet country
life for a chance to find adventure by serving a successful tour in the United
States Coast Guard. During that time she found her soul mate (and alpha male)
and started a family and writing career. She enjoys writing historical and
paranormal romance and spends as much time as she can working on her current
manuscript. For more information visit www.dawnluedecke.com.
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Thank you so much for hosting me! I just got out of bed from the flu, so I missed the deadline. So sorry!
ReplyDeleteI'm giving away a $25 amazon gift card. Read the comments on the guest blogs along the way and be the first to answer the question on my website.
ReplyDeleteRight now we are at hurricane ridge in Port Angeles, Wa. Not doing anything but relaxing and preping to head up through Canada after my tour.