Advice for Writers on Setting Goals and Managing Their Time

Carl Prude Jr., an author, speaker, and president of The Work Life Company, doesn’t believe authors should strive to balance their time between writing and life. It’s not possible, he says, because you won’t be able to allocate your time in a way that feels like you are being fair to all of your responsibilities. Instead, Prude suggests making concessions or small goals. If you struggle to fit writing into your routine, aim to write half a page each day. Life doesn’t allow for balance, but it does...