By Stephanie Payne Hurt
Juggling a job and family can be hard to do sometimes, but
when you add writing into the mix it can get hectic. As a busy Accountant I put
in a lot of hours, but I’m also a Children’s Minister too, not to mention a
mother, wife and writer. It’s amazing how I find little pockets of time here
and there to write.
I’ve learned a lot about myself in the year since I
published my first book. I was overwhelmed at first, but as time went by I
realized the dream I’d had since I was a teenager had come true. I was a
published writer. I’ve been writing since I was a teenager which was a long
time ago and we won’t talk about how long.
The first step to finding the time is to make a list of your
jobs. Sit down and make a schedule. I learned that I could clean house on
Saturday mornings and spend the afternoon writing. I also realized that while I
was sitting at night watching television I could have my laptop in my lap
writing. I usually do my best writing while sitting with my family at night.
Prioritizing my day has helped a lot. I’ve even set up a
schedule in my Accounting office to make sure that I get everything that needs
to be done completed, but I also have time in the mornings to blog, tweet and
do my author promotions. It’s amazing how much time I wasted just going through
the normal day to day things.
In 2012 I published 6 novels, which amazed me. My first was
“Ghost Lover” and it was all uphill from there. I was never a social butterfly
so doing the social media round was a little daunting, but I managed it. Now
I’m on every site I can manage. I now have 9 books published and 5 in progress.
I could never do all this without my wonderful assistant. She edits my books,
all I do is tell her my idea for a cover, and she designs it. I write
contemporary romance, Christian romance and historical.
So if you have the desire to write, you can find the time if
you prioritize. Don’t let your dreams die, but let them flourish and take
flight. You’ll be glad you did. The fans you meet through writing can be great
people and the support you get is amazing. It’s great to hear from fans. I’ve
now got people from all over the world writing to me and asking for advice or
just to tell me how they like my books. It always makes this southern girl
smile.
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Stephanie
Hurt lives in Georgia with her husband and teenage son. She’s an Accountant,
Children’s Minister and Author. I’m passionate about everything I do. My
hobbies include writing, playing piano, painting, reading (lots of reading),
horses and gardening. I enjoy working with children and teaching them about our
Savior. It’s been a wonderful ride, this life, I wouldn’t change a thing. Well,
maybe a couple of things Stephanie’s contacts:Website: www.stephanie-hurt.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephanieHurt4
Avon Publishing
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