#227. 5 Tips on Pursuing Your Writing While Holding Down a 9-to-5 Job

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Savannah Gilbo

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🗓️ 6 January 2026

⏱️ 19 minutes

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If you've been trying to write a novel with a full-time job, family, and everything else life throws at you, this episode is for you. Maybe you squeeze writing into nights or weekends. You may start strong, then lose momentum when things don't go as planned. Or perhaps you keep telling yourself you’ll take your writing seriously when you have more time. In this episode, I’m sharing five practical shifts to prioritize your novel and start making steady progress, even when your time is limited ...

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0:00.0	If you've been dreaming about writing your novel, the new year is the perfect time to finally make it happen.
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0:40.3	Progress isn't about having a lot of these marathon-type sessions.
0:44.6	It's about consistent, manageable steps that compound over time.
0:48.9	And if you make little bits of progress here and there, then a year from now,
0:52.7	you will be amazed at how far those small steps have taken you. Welcome to the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast. My name is Savannah Gilbo, and I'm here to help you write a story that works. I want to prove to you that writing a novel doesn't have to be overwhelming. So each week, I'll bring you a brand new episode with simple, actionable, and step-by-step
1:14.1	strategies that you can implement in your writing right away.
1:17.5	So whether you're brand new to writing or more of a seasoned author looking to improve your
1:21.1	craft, this podcast is for you.
1:23.3	So pick up a pen and let's get started.
1:26.8	In today's episode, we're talking about how to finish your novel while working a full-time job.
1:31.9	And this episode is for you if you've been wanting to write a novel for years or maybe even decades,
1:37.0	but between your full-time job, your commute, your relationships, and everything else that
1:41.7	demands your energy, writing always seems to get pushed to someday.
1:46.0	Maybe you've even tried to work on your novel after work, but by the time you get home,
1:50.4	make dinner, and handle everything else that life throws at you, the last thing you have energy
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