Time bending

As is my tendency, I’ll open up with a bit of storytime.

My younger daughter, Ivy, celebrates a Fake Birthday. 

Fake birthday? Oh, absolutely. Fake birthday. 

Yes, this begs context. Here it is:

Let me take you back 16 years, when Ivy and I were locked in a negotiation battle. She was digging in her heels about starting at a new preschool and insisted she would only begin there when she turned four. 

So, I did what I do best: I used my (super)power of persuasion to convince her that her birthday was just around the corner—several weeks sooner than it was. 

When Ivy discovered my little trickery, she did what she does best: she seized the opportunity to orchestrate both Fake Birthday and Real Birthday celebrations every year since.

My point here is simple: time bends to the will of creativity.

The Fake Birthday tradition was born from a moment of parental desperation and quick thinking amid chaos.

I see this principle in play in the realm of writing all the time: While we often believe we need vast stretches to craft our masterpieces, the truth is far simpler: a few minutes a day can work wonders.

As I tell my beginning writers, 15 minutes a day, 3-5 days a week to start. Set a timer and go.

It’s amazing what ignites when you’re on a deadline. Most often, my writers exceed the 15-minute limit and soon write for at least 30 minutes every day of the week.

The trick is to set the deadline and stick to it.

Ready to unleash your writing potential? Like Ivy's Fake Birthday tradition, creativity sparks when you give it space—even just a few minutes a day.

If you're serious about getting your words on the page, don’t put it off. Join me for private 1:1 coaching, and let’s make it happen. Just email me at judi@judi411.com, and we’ll get started.

The perfect moment won’t wait—set your deadline and start writing now!