I've found my productive-writing-to-screwing-around ratio to be one to seven. So, for every eight hour day of writing, there is only one good productive hour of work being done. The other seven hours are preparing for writing: pacing around the house, collapsing cardboard bxes for recycling, reading the DVD extras pamphlet from BBC Pride & Prejudice, getting snacks lined up for writing, and YouTubing toddlers who learned the 'Single Ladies' dance. I know. Isn't that horrible? So, basically, writing this piece took me the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Mindy Kaling humorously reflects on her writing process in her book "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?". She shares that her productivity ratio is surprisingly low, with only one hour of actual writing achieved for every eight-hour workday. This reveals a common struggle among writers, highlighting how distractions can consume much of their time.
Kaling describes various activities she engages in instead of writing, such as pacing, recycling, and indulging in...
