Plan to break your plan

Planning is a great way to make sure that you meet your writing goals.

Plan what you're going to write about. Plan when you're going to write. Plan how much you're going to write. Plan where you're going to write.

And then, once you've done all that planning, get ready to adjust.

Because, as dedicated as you might be, life will still happen. Your kids will need help with their homework. You will catch a cold. Your day job will require overtime.

Things will happen.

So make all the plans you need to feel confident in your writing.

But then, be ready to adjust. That's what writing is like in the real world.