Write Every Day, How to Avoid Procrastination

I can hear you all saying ho, hum, we’ve heard it all before! Yes, so have I, but do I take any notice of the advice? I think I am one of the world’s best when it comes to procrastination. However, that is going to change – watch this space!

I’ve spent this afternoon reading words of wisdom already published on Triond pages. Much of it makes interesting reading, some is even inspiring. One regular contributor has almost convinced me to mend my ways. So, I am joining the bandwagon in preaching daily writing – even if it is for only ten minutes. There are so many advantages to winning the procrastination war.

Practice makes perfect: Well, maybe not perfect, but I do believe since I’ve been writing most days it has become easier to get the creative juices flowing and get words down on the page. Perfection just takes a while longer than I’ve been putting the practice into reality.

Ideas come more easily: Honest, they really do! Since writing every day – for the last week – I’ve been finding it easier to write. In fact, I’ve even had more ideas than I can handle some days. Actually, some days this has been the cause of procrastination, as I sit wondering which one I shall handle first.

Things can be written in different ways: I enjoy writing, and have a go at children’s stories, short stories, poems and, yes, even short articles for Triond. Some pieces take longer than others, some require research and note-taking. I’m finding that when I edit out things that are precious to me, it no longer upsets me. I can use them in another way, usually in another genre.

Solitaire feels good after you’ve written: So, now it’s out – when I’m not writing I play Solitaire – or do Sudoku puzzles. I hate to think how much writing I could have done in the last year without these two distractions. Now, I tell myself, write for 20 minutes or so, then reward yourself with games. The guilt factor disappears immediately.

So, fellow procrastinators, I hope you read this, and take some of it to heart. Believe the experts when they tell us we should write every day. Give it a go. Then reward yourself with your favourite procrastination.