How do you deal with concentration issues?

[Guest]

What do you do when you have another story that just rammed through your concentration?

Currently working on a kindle vella series that I want to complete. It's about 1/3 of the way done...

How do you stay on track if you start having other side stories wanting your attention?

[Julianna]

I've found that writing the outline but cutting yourself off at strictly that helps.

Like I'm editing book 2 of one series, and seeking publishing on the first one right now. These books have been my whole life for 3 years.

BUT I have the outline for 3 other spin off stories written, the time line for another, and the prologue for yet another. And it helps get it out of my head enough so I can focus on what I really should be doing.