Howdy All,
My name is Jo-Lynn (on here under one of my future pen names). I just wanted to drop a few lines and say hello, see if I could figure out how to post on here haha, and pick everyone's brain for a second.
I saw some advice on a meme (that sounds a lot worse written out) that said the trick to beating writing procrastination is to have multiple WIPs, so that every time you get writer's block or bored of working on one, you can go to the other. At first I just kinda chuckled and moved about my scrolling.... but um... months later still kinda feeling snagged on my project, I'm thinking whoever wrote that meme might be a genius. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this procrastination hack? If so, did it work???
I'm thinking as long as that WIP number is within reason and I can keep them all organized within reason, it might be a thing. Perhaps this is where having Scrivener will pay off? I plan to try it out and see! *Procrastination Powers Activate*
Anyways, I hope this message finds everyone well and enjoying their summer.
~Jo
I have! I tend to circle back to old stories that I'd like to finish and then but I wouldn't say it's productive in the long run- well, it may depend on the person. I usually end up reading my old stories marveling at it, and as I would when reading a manga/webtoon, wonder how I was able to write this and how I would be able to finish this when I'm no longer in the same headspace.
ReplyDeleteThese days I'm realizing I need to trick my brain into getting back into the same headspace when I write something. If there's something that reminds me of a story like music that inspires me, I write it down in my drafts as to what inspired me to write so I could go back and revisit it.
In the end writing is all about having the time, will power, self-discipline and the practice of believing in yourself.
Every time I read an old story of mine, I feel like I am a stranger to myself, I get psyched out of my desire to write- and end up moving on to another old story to continue. I need to break the habit.