Finding Time to Write - (writing advice) 

*"No day without a line."* I will pursue this from now on. The irony in my case is that I had more time to write and translate poetry when I was working at a job that had nothing to do with literature --and before the advent of the Internet/Email--but since I became a college teacher of English and English Literature, there was always that nagging feeling that there was something I needed to do to improve the courses I was teaching. However, if I set aside those 90 minutes a day, I'm sure I will benefit from both Dana Gioia's video and Pliny the Elder's adage.

I just want the full time job part

A lot of practical (and poetical) wisdom packed into a short video. It's the ninety daily minutes (or whatever consistently applied time one needs) that also underlies such ability to condense.

ITS ABOUT DRIVE ITS ABOUT POWER

Very instructive and inspirational; thanks. I've just found your videos and am sure to watch as many as I can. (Ironically, instead of spending time writing!) It's great to hear some practical advice from such an established poet.

Thank you very much for making this video! Much appreciated.

This is an amazing video, short and filled with great advice.

Excellent video from one of my favourite poets!!

I don't even have a full-time job and I'm about to set this as a goal , that way , when I do get a job I'll already be in the habit of writing daily

A wonderful, inspiring video. Thank you very much, David.

Wow! It's such a simple thing, but it could change a career or a life: "ONE. GOOD. LINE." (or one good paragraph) --> This takes the seemingly impossible and makes it feel DOABLE. Even the most magnificent structure must be built just one well-placed stone at a time.

What if you have a full-time job AND multiple young kids? Does anyone have any thoughts about how does the family dynamic impacts the when and how of writing every day?

Thank you very much. Te best five minutes of this day in internet.

I love your videos, thank you for them. Very inspiring.

What a great piece of advice! To the point, doable, actually something I could see myself do!

If the weather permits it I write outside, sit up straight and breath fresh oxygen. Writing in a room can make me drowsy and get too comfortable. Thanks for sharing, very informative 👍

Excellent advice!

Great piece of advice , also to get over the procrastination. Thank you Dana.

Love your videos.

I used to write tons of poetry but I hardly write at all now and when I do I think it’s rubbish so I give up . I am writing a book but it’s very slow .. 🐢 Always got A s at school for English and did well in creative writing as well 🤷‍♀️

No mention of the legitimate demands a partner and possibly children place upon one … ?

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