Category Archives: procrastination

Key #2: Think Like a Writer

Posted on December 16, 2011 by kwpadmin

We’ve talked about the benefits of writing in flow, in that relaxed timeless state, and we’ve talked about the first key to developing this skill: have a reason to write. Today let’s look at Key #2: thinking like a writer. … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought–and Growth

Posted on November 16, 2011 by kwpadmin

Grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and give yourself permission to read something uplifting and helpful for fifteen minutes. Here’s a variety of posts, covering several subjects dear to the creative heart. Enjoy! How to Avoid the Power … Continue reading →

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Pacifiers or Catalysts: Your Choice

Posted on November 14, 2011 by kwpadmin

I’ve noticed one amazing thing about myself and other writers who claim to want to write more than anything else. Something odd takes over, and we fill the free time of our lives with all kinds of non-writing activities. We reach … Continue reading →

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Procrastination Tip: Jump In!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by kwpadmin

People often tell me that I’m very productive, so it was a shock recently to take a procrastination test and come out in the top 10% of procrastinators! It said I scored 80 out of 100 possible points and “when … Continue reading →

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Procrastination: Make It a Movie

Posted on November 2, 2011 by kwpadmin

Procrastination: the Movie? Yes…making a movie is one way to overcome the temptation to procrastinate and build good writing habits, day by day. Yesterday, on the first day of NaNoWriMo, I had such good intentions. But my novel idea looked overwhelming to … Continue reading →

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Can You Compartmentalize?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by kwpadmin

When re-reading Getting It Done by Andrew J. DuBrin, PH.D., I came to a section on dealing with procrastination. One suggestion is something I’d like your feedback on. He said you can make progress with procrastination if you “compartmentalize spheres of … Continue reading →

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