Your prime writing time each day can become fragmented by dozens of distractions and interruptions, some self-imposed, others not. Promoting, marketing, other jobs, groups, obligations, family, kids, and pets are just a few.  Unless you have a baby or preschool child, there’s usually some segment of the day you can call your own.

The trick is you have to claim it as such and not let anything else get in your way. Don’t even peek at your email, answer or phone, or allow yourself to be distracted by a household chore that needs to be done. Even if you have small children, hopefully they have a nap time you can call your own.