Most writers think it's procrastination that puts a monkey wrench in their novel progress. But sometimes it can be something a little more subtle: Workcrastination. I learned about this word from author Tayari Jones on her blog: "[T]here is another, more sneaky, incarnation-- Workscrastination. This is when you blow off your novel for important stuff that needs doing, not fun stuff, but necessary stuff." Sometimes the things you "have" to do can start to sip away on your writing … [Read more...]
Writing Schedules
December 7, 2009 Leave a Comment
I've always been the kind of writer who wrote in the moment. That meant if there was a time space that I could fit writing in then that would work. It's what how I completed my draft. Now since I've started writing in the morning, I must admit it does have its advantages. Now I realize how important it is to have a writing schedule. Even for a night owl like me, when I finish my writing session in the mornings and then start my day, I feel like I've accomplished something. I've put my writing … [Read more...]
