WRITING: I spent many years in a corporate environment, so I'm one for SMART goals, that is, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. When I'm ready to go with an idea, I'll set a goal like, "W (...)

What discipline do you impose on yourself regarding schedules, goals, etc.?

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I spent many years in a corporate environment, so I'm one for SMART goals, that is, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. When I'm ready to go with an idea, I'll set a goal like, "Write one scene per day for a week" or "Write one chapter every two days for a month". I set a goal for my second novel to be finished with the first draft within six months, and I did it. It was something I knew I could achieve. Schedules are different: I go from day to day to schedule my time. My creativity is not like a city bus. I can't say that I'll be ready to write something at 10:30 tomorrow. I have to go with it when the urge comes on.