Digital Detox
It got to the point where my online activities were interfering with my actual writing. I'd start to write a chapter, then I'd get to a hard part. Instead of working through the hard spot, I'd do some "research" on the internet. Before I knew it, my writing time was over, and I had only a few paragraphs written. (So much for self-discipline, huh?)
We use a program called Kidswatch to limit my kids' computer time. It works great because the kids hate the program instead of me. But I can't use it on myself because I know all the passwords.
So my mother-in-law gave me her old laptop. (She has a new one.) It has no internet access or games! I spend my writing time on the laptop, and I'm getting a lot more writing done. Last week, I hit 200 pages on my current work in progress. Yay!
It's a self-defeating question for a blogger to ask, but I still want to know--how do you keep from spending too much time on the internet?
My current excuse is bed rest. :)
ReplyDeleteHa! No, I get what you mean. I think turning off the Internet is the perfect solution. I also try to write on a schedule. I set aside two hours that's just for writing and stick with it the best I can. It helps to know that when I'm done Twitter and blogging will still be there.
Wish I knew the answer to that.
ReplyDeleteAh, the dilemma of disconnecting from the internet. Looks like you found a good solution :)
ReplyDeleteSarah Allen
(my creative writing blog)