I may have written something on this subject before... I decided that I would speak to this issue again, because it's very much a part of my life. I cannot escape being a procrastinator.
The number one way for me to end this vicious cycle is to set deadlines. I think setting goals is what makes best selling authors so prolific in their writing and the ability to turn out 2 or more books a year.
That is why I like Nanowrimo. Nanowrimo gives me a set time frame to complete a 50,000 word novel. It sets acceptable goals that I can meet.
Knowing what Nanowrimo has done for me, I have applied to be the ML for the Zanesville region. After completing 50,000 words, I continued having write-ins once a week.
Since my novella, "Twilight Dance" needs a major re-write. I am going to concentrate on this during the month of October, using the same guidelines set by nanowrimo. I'll write attempt to write 1700 words a day. I need to do this, since "the witch" has been clammoring in my head for her part of the story to be heard. Before I concentrated on Miri and John and their romance, which I will keep, but I will be creating scenes in which "the witches" voice will be heard.
Hopefully, this will get TD out of my head, so I can concentrate on my new idea about a Fairy Queen in November. Oh, and "Twilight Dance" will have a brand new name.
Happy writing!
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