FOR Tasmanian of the Year Rodney Croome, writing a debut book came at a price many would shudder at the thought of – sacrificing sleep-ins and limiting cat videos to a ‘‘sometimes’’ activity.
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Mr Croome said the only way to fit writing time into his busy schedule was to start his day at 5am.
‘‘I’m not really a morning person but I wanted to do it and it was the only way to get it done,’’ he said.
Mr Croome said that being accountable to others and setting deadlines had been crucial to him completing the book in just eight months.
‘‘Writing a book is one part ideas and creativity and five parts hard work,’’ he said.
‘‘You have to create an environment that makes it as easy as possible. Chiefly, that means eliminating distractions and that means turning the internet off.
‘‘When you’re struggling to write a difficult passage, the temptation is always to go on Facebook or watch cat videos or watch the latest Jon Stewart skit.’’
Mr Croome said he hoped at some time to write a second book, based on Tasmanian convict history.
