Journal

book inc – journal – writing time

Making Time & Space for My Novel by Lauren DeFelice 4.20.23

Making Time & Space for My Novel

 novel, writing practice, writing time Lauren DeFelice

When registering for her college classes, book inc writer Lauren DeFelice realizes she needs to make time for her novel.

April 20, 2023

Taking Time to Write

Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand – How to Prioritize Writing Time

 daily writing routine, writing practice, writing time Renee Walsh

Novel writer Renee Walsh discusses how she learned to prioritize her writing time using the metaphor of putting rocks, pebbles, and sand in a jar.

May 23, 2022

Taking Time to Write

The Gift of Time – Prioritize Creative Writing

 writing practice, writing retreat, writing time Renee Walsh

By attending a writing retreat, novel writer Renee Walsh prioritized her writing and recharged her commitment to writing her book.

April 28, 2022

recent journal entries

Imposter to Insider: My First Book Conference

August 20, 2026

Ask Tina: What Genre Is My Book, Anyway?

August 06, 2026

The Reading-Writing Connection

July 30, 2026

browse by category

About the Craft
book inc Bulletin
Field Notes
Getting It Done
In the Margins
Inside the Book Revision Lab
Inside the Memoir Incubator
Novel Concepts
Rewriting Revision
Room to Write
Taking Time to Write
The Inside Scoop
The Writer’s Desk
Trust the Process
Writers Playlist