Word POP: Productivity Over Procrastination
Welcome to my updated blog, Word POP: Productivity Over Procrastination. I’ve written about various topics and offered lots of resources since my blogging journey began, but the one topic I return to over and over is writing productivity. I've decided to make productivity for writers this blog's main focus.
What you can expect: Two blog posts a month (the first and third Wednesday) to help you make the most of your writing time.
Why now? I don't know about you, but by March, some of my New Year's resolutions have lost their shine. But using the energy of spring, it's a great time to recommit to writing in 2022.
Sometimes being creative is hard. Not always—there’s often a joy to the writing, a part of the process when the hours just disappear. And we need more of making THAT happen! Let’s face it, so many things about writing (winning an award, hitting a bestseller list, finding a traditional publishing home for a project) are out of our control.
What we do have control over: Getting the work done. That means brainstorming projects, creating first drafts, and revising the chapters, the pages, the sentences, the words.
What you can expect: Two blog posts a month (the first and third Wednesday) to help you make the most of your writing time.
Why now? I don't know about you, but by March, some of my New Year's resolutions have lost their shine. But using the energy of spring, it's a great time to recommit to writing in 2022.
Sometimes being creative is hard. Not always—there’s often a joy to the writing, a part of the process when the hours just disappear. And we need more of making THAT happen! Let’s face it, so many things about writing (winning an award, hitting a bestseller list, finding a traditional publishing home for a project) are out of our control.
What we do have control over: Getting the work done. That means brainstorming projects, creating first drafts, and revising the chapters, the pages, the sentences, the words.
Sharing My Productive Procrastination
But procrastination comes in many forms. Checking social media. Playing Wordle. Reading just one more novel for research. I’m guilty of all of the above, but my main form of procrastination is this: I study productivity. Ironic, I know. But reading a book about habits, finding a new “top tips for productive writers” article, or investigating the best organization tools is my absolute favorite way to not write.
Time is limited, and writing time is even more so. With that in mind, I’ll share resources, information, and tools to help you make the most of your creative energies. I’m doing the productivity research, so you don’t have to. And by reading my blog, you’re giving me more of a reason to productively procrastinate. Thank you!
I hope you’ll join me on this productivity-for-writers journey. Check back in two weeks for the next post or subscribe (using the box on the top right) so that you never miss an update.
Time is limited, and writing time is even more so. With that in mind, I’ll share resources, information, and tools to help you make the most of your creative energies. I’m doing the productivity research, so you don’t have to. And by reading my blog, you’re giving me more of a reason to productively procrastinate. Thank you!
I hope you’ll join me on this productivity-for-writers journey. Check back in two weeks for the next post or subscribe (using the box on the top right) so that you never miss an update.
IWSG Blog Hop
Every month, the Insecure Writers Support Group hosts a blog hop with an optional question. Since this post has gotten lengthy, I'll be skipping this month's question, but check out the other blog-hoppers for their responses. Special thanks to Alex Cavanaugh for creating IWSG and to this month’s blog co-hosts: Janet Alcorn, Pat Garcia, Natalie Aguirre, and Shannon Lawrence.
Every month, the Insecure Writers Support Group hosts a blog hop with an optional question. Since this post has gotten lengthy, I'll be skipping this month's question, but check out the other blog-hoppers for their responses. Special thanks to Alex Cavanaugh for creating IWSG and to this month’s blog co-hosts: Janet Alcorn, Pat Garcia, Natalie Aguirre, and Shannon Lawrence.
One Last Thing
My latest short story has been published in The Quiet Ones. You can read "Raven Heart" (and other creepy stories) for free by downloading the "True Love Never Dies" issue.
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