Comments on: My Writing Process & Other Methods of Frantic Procrastination

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By: Robin Michaela

Robin Michaela — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:06:11 +0000

Sigh, I procrastinate, too. If I stop to look something up…well, I might as well quickly check Facebook. Then, my email. Maybe get some hot tea. And, I should probably do the dishes…on and on it goes. Having a finish date goal helps although, like you, if it’s self-imposed, I don’t always meet it. I’m going to try the finish-the-scene concept you recommend.

By: Maureen L. Bonatch

Maureen L. Bonatch — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 15:51:05 +0000

In reply to Sara Walter Ellwood. You hit it on the head for me- I love deadlines, they really get me moving. Thanks for visiting! Scruff loves to be a ham for the camera :)

By: Sara Walter Ellwood

Sara Walter Ellwood — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 15:33:46 +0000

Loved your post! I’m a pantser and a procrastinator… A really bad combination and is one reason I like to have a contract in place soon after I start a new project. The last few books I sold on proposal, which is a Godsend for me. If I have a real deadline, I get things done. Making my own don’t work, I know they aren’t real…LOL Your dog is a cutie.

By: Maureen L. Bonatch

Maureen L. Bonatch — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 17:06:51 +0000

In reply to Alicia Dean. Thanks so much for visiting, Alicia. It is often hard to leave the story hanging, because it is so fun to wrap up the scene.

By: Alicia Dean

Alicia Dean — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 20:43:18 +0000

Enjoyed the post! I’m a plotter, but I’m also a procrastinator. I agree, forming a habit of writing each day is HUGE. And, I’m working on that. I’ve also meant to try the trick of stopping in the midst of a scene or writing the first few lines of a scene before quitting, but I find myself unable to do that. I think we are programmed to finish things, so it’s difficult, but it’s a good plan, and I’m trying to incorporate it. Best of luck!