The cost of getting it right: procrastination in the writing process
Most writers who procrastinate have a theory about why they do it. The theory is usually about time — not enough of it, or not the right kind.
Writing is as much a psychological challenge as a technical one. These articles focus on the inner side of creative work: habits, blocks, perfectionism, procrastination, self-doubt, and the patterns that shape how people begin, persist, and finish.
Most writers who procrastinate have a theory about why they do it. The theory is usually about time — not enough of it, or not the right kind.
I’ve been journaling regularly for over 20 years. That probably makes you think I’m naturally reflective or deeply philosophical.
If you're looking for a transformative change in your life, starting a journal might be the first step you need to take.
Do you write only when the mood strikes, or do you keep a firm writing schedule?
It’s not uncommon for even the greatest of writers to stare at the blank page in search of how to craft the idea they have in their heads, or even to craft any idea!