How to Manage Time and Make a Writing Plan - Charliiapp
                     How to Manage Time and Make a 
Writing Plan
Time Management for Writers - Charlii
There will always be certain aspects of the job that you 
like and some that you detest. You may enjoy writing 
blogs and articles, but struggle when it comes to 
fiction. You may like the writing part, but researching 
unfamiliar topics can feel heavy on your heart. And 
don’t even get me started on editing the writing after 
I’m done with the first draft. I always dread reading my 
final work, although it is a profession for some. All hail 
editors. The point is that you don’t have to be so 
finicky about the writing process. 
You can always rewrite and edit your work afterwards, 
so just write for the time being. People often say (I 
know it’s a cliche) “love what you do in order to do 
what you love.” If you enjoy writing and write for a 
living, that’s fantastic, but if you don’t, don’t worry 
because there are ways to keep things under control. 
How does that work, you ask? The answer is time 
management. As a writer, learning how to manage 
your time is one of the key steps to mastering your 
writing skills, for you’ll never be able to fulfill your 
potential or exceed your limits if you don’t invest in 
the time needed to become a master.
Have I been rambling on for too long? My bad. Let’s get 
into the practical steps you can take to manage your 
time and learn how to create a writing plan that fits 
into your schedule.
 
Before You Start on the Plan
Let’s start with what you can do before you write or 
even create the plan. For that, you’ll go through the 
following steps:
1. Skim through the Project
You’ll need to get a rough idea of what you’re about to 
write. 
This includes reading the brief, understanding the scope, 
and determining the project deliverables you need to 
fulfill (like the word count, deadline, etc.). For that, you’ll 
skim through the contents without going into too much 
detail. The goal here is to get a general notion of what 
your next project will be.
2. Set a Rough Estimate for Every Phase
Next, you’ll divide the time duration you have over your 
writing phases. For instance, you’ll need time to 
research, write, and edit, so start by estimating how 
much time you’ll need to complete each of these 
processes. 
Usually, writing takes the most time, followed by 
research, and editing should require the least amount of 
time.
3. Identify Any Variables
You should also determine if there are any variables you 
should take into consideration. For instance, it’s normal 
for publishing agencies to demand the first draft of your 
book or novel within a certain time frame, and there are 
times when you’ll need to get the book outline approved 
first before you start writing. All of these variables will 
affect your workflow, which can affect your time 
management, but they shouldn’t if you’ve already 
accounted for them in your plan.
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