Finding Focus to Write

Writers know we must carve out time for writing, around work, kids, social obligations and volunteer work. And by carving, I mean to say we must make the most of our sparse writing time; around composing and sending queries, composing loglines and synops, etc. Dearest of all is that coveted gift of time to write without interruption. Easy for me to say, huh? What happens when we're seated and raring to go-- and then the pnone rings. Or worse, you have just come away from an arguement with your husband, partner, or boss? You're either too mad to think staight or too upset to concentrate on anything but solutions to your existing triffles. It can take me an entire day to refocus. So, I'm the writer who walks away from everything. I do. I'll watch an old Mel Brooks comedy-- or whatever I can find to make me laugh again. Pissed off writers breed resentment. Depressed writers breed like fans. I do not care to coddle either. Seriously, I have enough going on in my own life than to take on other folks' hangups. So I do my best to bring my fun self to the written page.
There are other things you can do, depending on what your mood responds to, like affirmations and mantras. "I think I can. I think I can!" Most of all remember you're not alone, and this too, will pass. ;)