I’d make more money if I would pitch more stories to national magazines. But between work and life and family and friends and volunteering, I often don’t take time to send story ideas to magazine editors.

I’m hoping to establish a new pattern – where I spend a half day a week working on my pitches. Or two two hour blocks. I’m thinking that Thursdays are my day to begin this pitch-fest.

Anyone have advice on what works well to carve out time for something necessary but not as rewarding as the other work?