Thread: How can I keep from getting distracted when writing?

I have a horrifying attention span, and it doesn't help that my family never shuts their faces or turns down their music. I try really hard to get myself focused, but then I get really stressed out because I'm trying so hard to focus and I can't write. Do you have any tips or suggestions?

Trust me, i get that all the time. But it's not my family that causes it, its me becuz i procrastinate lol Whenever you can get some peace and quiet use it! Or (though i dont recommend it) listen to music with your ear phones. Classical music could help you concentrate.

Listen to your ipod. If you don't have one, then at least plug in your headphones and listen to music. That really helps me concentrate.

if you have a basement or attic if I were you I would go there if there is enough space in either of the two places for you to fit comfortably. If you have an extra guest room or any other room that's not being used would be good. If there is no room extra available in the house if your family doesn't stay up late you may have to do your work at night, but not so late that it interferes with your class.........

Music helps me, sets the mood for a scene, but in truth, when its time to write you'll know it. When I write, I don't have to concentrate at all, it just comes to me. If it's not the same for you, I can't really help too much, but asking for some quiet time could help. Your family will understand.

I hear you! The only computer I can work on is in the playroom. My brother is a wannabe DJ, so he's got his music blasting in the next room. My sister always has the TV on in this room. My mum is, more often than not, using power tools (no kidding haha) and my dad plays the saxophone. Sometimes all at once.

Try this - it works for me:
- Close Yahoo Answers. Oh, it's so tempting, but you must reeessiissstttt....
- Close Facebook. Same reason.
- Close Formspring, Bebo, Myspace, Tumblr, Google, DeviantArt, VTV, Whenhamstersattack.com or anything else you have online. The only permitted site is Youtube, because....
- If you can work with music, open up Youtube and listen to some instrumental music. For me, the best ones are the LOTR soundtrack, the Pirates of the Carribean soundtrack, the Narnia soundtrack, etc. Gaming music works too. I've never played Final Fantasy, the Longest Journey or WoW, but they have amazing music! Very inspirational, excellent to write to. Also, check out the band 30 Seconds to Mars. I love writing to their music - it keeps me very focused.
- Read right before you start writing. It tends to help.

Hope I helped