I've never really bought the "writers write every day" approach (although it works for many people). I have a more than full time job, kids, and a farm to run (yes, that is different from the job). When I get to write varies greatly. Depending on what else is going on in my life, sometimes I write every day and sometimes months will go by before I can get back to putting the story down on paper (or a computer screen as the case may be). I found that I get alot of writing done waiting for my case to be called by the judge.

To prioritize writing, I let something else fall further down the list. It's all about finding balance with the stuff you have to do to survive, the stuff you have to do for others, and the stuff you want to do. I also am highly sleep deprived since I don't generally get to write until about 11 pm.

If there are people around you who are feeling short changed, talk to them about what you need and what you can agree on so tht they don't feel ignored. If writing at a given time works for you, go with it. I'm not sure I could write on a schedule (i.e. it's 3pm, I have an hour to write. Okay, brain let's be creative!) but many people do.

T -4 days and counting, all the beds have flowers or veggies growing, we mostly have a lawn, the barn's been repainted, and about 1/2 the house is cleaned. What I haven't done is write any significant amount or horse back ride. Once this weekend is over, I can redirect the time again.