If you had an extra hour each day, what would you write?

by Amy Derby on November 3, 2007

In honor of falling back (translation = change your clocks back tonight dammit), I’ve been pondering what I should do with the extra hour. I know, I know, it isn’t really an extra hour. But please don’t crush my illusion. It makes me happy.

My pondering has sparked a question:
If I had an extra hour to write every day, what would I write?

Here’s what I’ve come up with:

1) I’d finish my memoir.

2) I’d write more short stories.

3) I’d write another poetry book.

4) I’d write a fictional blog from the perspective of my pet rabbits.

5) I’d write a new ending for the show Gilmore Girls, just because I think someone should.

6) I’d write a pilot for a sitcom about lawyers (one that wouldn’t suck).

7) I’d write an ebook on how to teach yourself sign language.

Ok, so maybe I’d need 24 more hours each day to get all of this accomplished, but a girl’s gotta dream.

Now, I want to hear yours. What would you write about if suddenly you had an extra hour to write each day? Anyone can play along, but I’m tagging: Katharine, Michele, Jeanne, Lori, Dee, Kathy and Renie.

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Weekend Entertainment from Markus Merz

by Amy Derby on November 3, 2007

If you’re looking for some classic comedy mixed with tragic truth, have yourself a chuckle and maybe get a little bit of education at the same time:

Markus Merz makes some good points in his post Top Ten lies every freelance writer or artist must know. But if you want some real slacker inspiration, then his subsequent 10 Lies I’ve Told My Clients post is the real must-read.

I’ve gotta say, “The dog ate my laptop” belongs on that last list.

And now, back to my regularly scheduled writing.

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