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The right environment to get writing

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When it comes to writing it is finding the time where you can sit down have a podcast on or some music and go through what you have written and what is left to write. I am currently working on a new book and I find writing in the mornings hard, so have been writing in the afternoon and in the evening.  It is not always possible to write at that time because I go over to wait for my son to return from school, so before I leave to get to his dads house I will do some writing and in the evening.  I can't decide if I am a morning person or a night owl, because I do like to get up early but I find it hard and now the clocks have changed in the UK it is taking me a while to adjust to that time change, but do like the lighter mornings and evenings, so soon I will be able to do some writing in the garden and be good to be outdoors with the sunshine.  Find a good location to write can really make a difference and can really help with ideas for books and reading in the park. Set the scene to
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Deciding what to write and have a schedule

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First of all if you read this blog I have written books published on amazon, under the names. Carrie Challoner, Carrie Lee Challoner and Carrie Holmes. I have a new book out called Mum&Me and so if you'd like to check out then check this link here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mum-Me-Gucci-Tits-Virtue/dp/B0BGNF4LNF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RWKK1GLHZ98F&keywords=Mum%26Me+Carrie+Holmes&qid=1677239659&sprefix=mum%26me+carrie+holmes%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1 Check out this video series doing a book review and there is a new one coming soon on my main Youtube channel, see link to this below:  When it comes to writing blogs and books, is very different. Deciding on what to write is up to you, but the tips I learned is,  - Think of the idea  - Brainstorm  - Create a vision - Start writing - Take notes as you write and put the story together Get away from your laptop or computer and get outdoors. I love to work in a coffee shop sometimes or in the summer time as I get out and visit diffe
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Getting in the mood to write

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Being a mum you never know what the week will bring, and so finding time to write can often be tricky. I use the mornings and evenings, because I don't want to be taking my laptop over to where my son lives because I don't like to carry too much.  I schedule and before I begin play some music and watch Youtube on writing and so setting the scene is the first tip I'd give.  With writing I will get spontaneous moments to write and vision myself doing so and develop a story gives me such a buzz and it is like a jigsaw to me and so when I get the urge to write I will make sure I jot it down in that moment and as I go through the story I will use file cards or write it down, and plot and think of different ideas.  Deciding on a time to write can be a challenge, and so planning the week and time can make a difference, and so go through your schedule and use it as me time, and doing sprints like ten minutes a good way to get into the mood and challenge yourself of how much you can
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Planning my time to get my writing done

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Being a mum life can take over but I do try and write everyday, and this last few months is to have things completed before I start to do anything else.  I know I have to get things done today, but find it hard to get out of bed, so as soon as I get up out of bed and have to have my cup of tea and breakfast before I begin my day.  It is good to have a good routine when it comes to writing and even if it is for ten minutes, it still get it done and not avoiding other tasks like housework, but adding it in to a daily routine.  I am at the moment procrastinating because I have gift guides I want to film but because of the having appointments I have had to delay these and I need to decorate a bit behind me and decide where and how I am going to film them.  What I did today was write a script for them only to make sure I share everything I want and not go off track which I have realise I do a lot, so more or less prepping a bit better and following Mel Robbins who's videos and podcasts
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Having a good skincare routine

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So not sure if I will complete this blog today as it is the evening, but I doing my skincare for the evening, inspired me to write this blog. I have always had to take care of my skin because it can get very dry and I have sensitive skin, and so have to careful with what I use.  I have to moisturise on a daily basis as my face feels rough when I don't, and my feet because I walk a lot. Can anyone identify this? I never pay a fortune on skincare, but use what pleases my skin and I like looking after my skin. It so nice in the evening to put cream on my face and body, because it sets up my evening and in the morning. In the morning I mainly look after my face, and I use Nivea and Boots spray mist, or my Nivea cream before I put on some make up.  As a kid I would do some kind of skincare because the one item we used to use was soap, but this really effected my skin, and this time of year, as I write this in Autumn of 2022 my hands start to dry up because of using washing up liquid, an
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My love of writing

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As a writer there are many things that can stand in your way to write a book and that is, will my book be good enough? Is my Grammar okay? because I don't currently have an editor so I do it all on my own, and it can be tough. Yet, I seek help by reading other peoples books.  It also can be hard to juggle, but I do it for me my love and means so much to me, and glad I have the skill to write, and connect with others through it. I want my writing to inspire and to be on many a book shelf and enjoy them, as much as I like writing them.  I set my self goals, and I do 6 edits on my books before they are ready to be published and it for me helps me to do bit by bit in tidying and creating a book which I feel good about and what my readers would like from my books.  Making sure they make sense that they are easy to read and enough to keep my readers reading and not put it in the bin. I love writing different genres, that talks about real issues in the society we live in now and comedy. T
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In a life of a Writer/Always on the go/Dealing with Bad luck/Trains being delayed

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Hello and welcome to a new blog. It has been a while but I have been posting daily blogs, please check these out:  https://mydailythougthsandfeelings.blogspot.com/ In a life of a writer is not doing the same things over and over again, as this is boring, but doing different things, like reading books written by other people, working on writing as I travel back and forwards, and going out and grabbing a coffee on the go. I always make sure I have a notebook to hand and love coming up with book ideas and going through my blogs and today I got some really good feedback and go 1000 likes on my blog: everyonecanbuildacastle.com It is so rewarding to see my work being liked by people that I haven't met but wish I could and hug them all. Life is about building upon on what you already have in your life that is good and getting through the bad. This morning the trains were delayed and when this happens, it makes you think "What should I do now?" "Should I stay put or should
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