distraction

Distractions of Today

by Cindy Rae

Focus is a Writer’s Superpower

One of hardest battles I fight as a writer is the battle for focus. So many things pull at my attention, but I am my own worst enemy.

Distractions of the last hour:

  • This blog: Writing this of course! And I should plan future posts. Maybe one one business planning for writers? Or 5-act structures. What will I write on Salvage? Oh, I should be writing.
  • The window: Oooh, look! Spring! Where is my neighbor going? Their grass is so green. Cool! Is that a chickadee calling? I haven’t seen those in awhile…
  • The environment. It’s 39 outside! Turn on the heater. I need music — where’s Spotify? But Pandora and I are old friends…
  • Family: Has my son eaten breakfast yet? Oh, drat, he didn’t finish that chore yesterday. I should write him a chore list…
  • Household: I should get a load of laundry going. Wait — the cat’s making for my unmade bed. No!!! No cat hair on the pillow!!
  • Self-care: I should at least do my morning stretches, face, etc.
  • Facebook: Oh, no! I’ve fallen into the black hole that is Facebook! What time is it?