tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post844621784588681525..comments2023-08-21T20:51:35.856+10:00Comments on The Write Obsession: Insecure Writer's Support Group: Determination & MotivationLanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-70046297576128258952014-08-08T23:53:30.973+10:002014-08-08T23:53:30.973+10:00So obviously I'm not a writer, but when I stru...So obviously I'm not a writer, but when I struggle with procrastination, the things that help me are setting priorities and then breaking them up into a doable schedule. If I try to tackle it all at once, I'll get overwhelmed and procrastinate again. Maybe it just comes down to figuring out why you procrastinate and coming up with tactics that help you with your own particular set of issues. Karen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15308879061927532232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-75437903850927142262014-08-08T10:38:27.040+10:002014-08-08T10:38:27.040+10:00It just depends for me... sometimes setting a goal...It just depends for me... sometimes setting a goal works for me, and sometimes not. I had a goal to write like 30,000 words in May and it didn't go anywhere. I ended up writing off and on all summer, but haven't gotten serious about anything. Like, one story was speaking to me, then a different one. But, I'm focusing better now because I really want to finish my next novella, and I can't do that if I keep procrastinating. Sometimes I just need to swiftly kick myself in the butt and it helps.<br /><br />If setting a word count goal works to motivate you, set goals. If having accountability helps, reach out to your writing friends. I'm always more than happy to help give my writer friends a little boost. :)Jessica L. Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121327467707828026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-43631948630555544682014-08-07T12:02:20.048+10:002014-08-07T12:02:20.048+10:00I guess we, your writing mates, will have to keep ...I guess we, your writing mates, will have to keep you accountable! Maybe if we bug you enough about not getting your editing done, it'll motivate you. You and whoever else is editing right now should just try editing "sprints" together. Do them at the same time! I'll even do one with you just so we can figure it all out.<br /><br />I think in order to keep the NaNo magic alive, you have to recreate NaNo as closely as possible on your own, and we can do that.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-66423750931098354992014-08-07T07:14:27.036+10:002014-08-07T07:14:27.036+10:00Dearest Lan, your problem isn't with the writi...Dearest Lan, your problem isn't with the writing. You do an amazing amount of that considering you work full time - unlike some of these bestselling YA novelists who write chirpy posts about how to arrange your writing day(perhaps knowing how easy it is to waste time when this is what you do for a living). When your "writing day" is late at night, you use it carefully. It's precious and you have to give up seep for it. But despite pausing to watch The Simpsons or whatever you do a phenomenal amount of writing. I know this. You write like nobody's business, far more than many others - be proud!<br /><br />What you don't seem to have on your list is "get published". And that's fine if you're not interested in publication, but I know you are. It may be a case of "what if they don't like it? What if they say it's no good?" (I'm quoting now from Back To The Future). And there's some truth in that. There WILL be people who don't like it. When someone says on Goodreads "Don't bother! Lan Chan's book sucks, I couldn't get past page 2" you won't even be allowed to respond. So what? Get a thick skin, all writers need one. But if you don't have a go at it, you'll never know, will you? ;-)Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-40268270102124489752014-08-07T07:01:18.058+10:002014-08-07T07:01:18.058+10:00Sounds like you just need friends to keep you acco...Sounds like you just need friends to keep you accountable and a goal. Congratulations on blowing past your original goal.<br />I'm a lazy writer. I have to set goals for myself or I'd never write.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com