Do It Now Part 6: How to Find Time to Write

In this episode, you’ll also hear:

• 3 ways writing a book will change your life
• Time management tips to make the most of the time you already have
• How to prioritize setting aside time to write
• What to do with your downtime
• Strategies for eliminating distractions

Consider for a moment that Jesus, even with all that He had to accomplish in His short ministry on earth, was given the same 24 hours and the same seven days a week that we are. Almighty God did not say, “Because you're my Son, and you have the biggest assignment ever, I'll give you 28 hours and eight days.” So if Jesus was able to get it done — and do it well — with greater responsibilities than you or I could ever have, then certainly it’s possible for us to find the time to write the book and to do it now. 

Why You Should Write Your Book Now

Before we get into how to find the time to write, let's talk about why. Here are a few ways that writing a book will literally change your life.

1. Writing a Book Is a Great Way to Make an Impact.

You can make an impact with your book in ways that other forms of communication just can't match. Whether you're sharing your faith journey or providing spiritual guidance, writing a book gives you an opportunity to reach out and touch someone on a deeper level than is possible through a one-on-one conversation. 

Writing a book also provides an opportunity for personal growth, as you are able to reflect on your own life experiences and share them with others. When you take the time to write something meaningful and lasting, you’ll be surprised by how much of an impact your written words can have on other people's lives. 

2. Writing a Book Builds Belief in Yourself. 

Different from cockiness or arrogance, belief in yourself is about believing that you are who God says you are and that you are capable of what God says you are capable of. 

When you step out on faith and set out on a creative endeavor — especially one as big as writing a book — you’re bound to have self-doubts along the way. But when you look that fear in the face and commit yourself fully and completely to the project, even if it means sacrificing some of your free time, you’ll end up proving something important to yourself. You’ll prove that when you’re faced with adversity, you can rise above it and take action instead of giving up or making excuses. 

That might seem like small potatoes to actually finishing the book itself, but having faith in yourself and the God in you is essential for any creative pursuit. Without it, finding motivation and time to write and finish your book just isn't possible!

3. Writing a Book Allows You to Create Something Special. 

A big reward that comes from completing your book is having the opportunity to partner with God to create something special. Something that stands as a testament to all of the work He's done in you and through you, and to your dedication over the weeks and months.

When you finish, you will have written something meaningful and lasting that honors God, something that will remain long after you are gone — a legacy. You’ll know deep down that you've created something worthwhile during your time on Earth. And that feeling is priceless!

How To Find the Time to Write Your Book

If God is calling you to write a book and you're feeling that tug in your spirit right now, know that you can do it. But how do you actually find the time to write it? Here are a few things to keep in mind that will help you make good use of your time.

Time Management

An important part of making your dream of writing a book come true is setting aside specific blocks of time to write. It doesn’t really matter if it’s on a daily or weekly basis, as long as you carve out the time and you're consistent. 

Dedicating time to write can ensure that your book actually gets written. Because as long as it just stays as something you want to do, and it doesn't have an actual place in your schedule, it will not get done. 

Schedule out which days and times will be best for you to write, and then stick with that schedule. One of the easiest ways to do this is to use your Google Calendar and plot out blocks of time (this is called “time blocking”) where you can squeeze in 30 minutes or an hour here and there in your week’s schedule. 

Yes, you already have a lot in your schedule, but everyone has some free time. So grab some of those blocks of free time and dedicate them to writing. Knowing that those moments are yours and yours alone to focus on writing can help motivate you to actually work on completing your book, day by day and step by step, until it's done. 

Priorities

Simply setting aside time to write isn’t the only thing you need to do, however. You also need to manage your priorities. That means you’ll need to do a bit of a gut check and priorit