Today, as promised, I tracked my work-time to see how closely I came to the Creative Capital guideline for a good writer's workday.
What was recommended was 60% of the time spent in production, and 20% each on administration and promotion.
MY OUTCOME: Today I spent half my time on production, about 20% on administration, about 6 percent on promotion, and nearly a quarter on personal errands.
MY REACTION: Well, could be worse since it's almost Christmas.
The awareness of time was very interesting. I did those personal phone calls, last Christmas cards, etc. a lot faster than I might have. I was terribly efficient.
BOTTOM LINE: This practice is going to be useful to me. I do think I got more done, with less lying to myself. And I felt LESS STRESS. Paradoxical, but true.
More later on the lessons from the Creative Capital seminar on Strategic Planning for all kinds of artists.
Friday, December 16, 2005
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