Reblog: A Blank Page or Screen Is Not A Writing Strategy by Pedagogical Thoughts

Have you ever sat down to write, and an hour, maybe two into it and you still have a blank page? Ah, come on, I know it’s not just me who has done this. I get flooded with feelings of guilt (“I’ve wasted good time”), frustration (“why can’t I manage my procrastination better?”), and self-loathing. […] … Continue reading Reblog: A Blank Page or Screen Is Not A Writing Strategy by Pedagogical Thoughts

Reblog: Procrastination Binging, Anyone? How Learning to SWAT Helped Me by Pedagogical Thoughts

The second question* I ask my clients is “How often do you fight procrastination and it wins?” Many come to me, they say, for APA-editing, but often our discussions end up with them confessing that they are a “bad writer” because they procrastinate too much. After hearing my question, nearly every one pauses, then either […] … Continue reading Reblog: Procrastination Binging, Anyone? How Learning to SWAT Helped Me by Pedagogical Thoughts

Take a Break: Why You Shouldn’t Write Every Day

We are writers. That means we’re determined, stubborn, and often living in our imagination. When we have a story idea, we go for it wholeheartedly. When we’re not plotting or writing, we’re daydreaming about upcoming scenes in our current WIP.  Being a writer can very easily be life-consuming—and by that I mean it doesn’t just … Continue reading Take a Break: Why You Shouldn’t Write Every Day