Starting off as a sweet romance writer, Daria branched out in 2020 with books in cozy mystery and Christian fiction. She even has nonfiction titles in the works, reflecting her Christian faith and work in ministry. She currently lives in New York with her husband.

On today’s episode we discuss time management and writing drafts. Daria shares her experiences writing romance and cozy mystery, and how she gets into the mindset for both. Over the years, she’s learned how to have a confident perspective on writing, even when challenges come.

Daria has several strategies for managing time and creating a process that works best for you. Some of those strategies include writing prompts, changing your scenery, and remembering why you love writing in the first place.

Writing for herself first is very important to her. Even though she is passionate about writing, she doesn’t let it consume her entire life. She knows how to limit her writing time and keep herself accountable in reaching her goals.

She reminds us that there is no such thing as a perfect draft. Find the joy in writing, figure out the routine that works best for you, and create an experience that you are passionate about.

Connect with Daria on her Website, in her Facebook group, and learn from her in the No Time Writer Course!

Journal Prompts:

What are your biggest time management struggles in your writing journey?

What strategies will you use to help manage your time?

Create a schedule that works best for you and your energy.

Never forget that you are worthy!

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