Comments on: The 3 Tools You Need To Write A Novel http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/ Guidance for writers who struggle to get started Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:55:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: anna http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-3154 anna Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:05:55 +0000 http://theprocrastinatingwriter.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/#comment-3154 I've been a wannabe writer forever. now in my mid seventy something. I'm ready to hunt and peck until the story burning inside me, is written I’ve been a wannabe writer forever. now in my mid seventy something. I’m ready to hunt and peck until the story burning inside me, is written

]]> By: Your "Success Identity" And How It Keeps You From Writing http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-2762 Your "Success Identity" And How It Keeps You From Writing Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:35:32 +0000 http://theprocrastinatingwriter.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/#comment-2762 [...] off, you must have the desire to write. And I don’t mean desire like you read books and think, “I can do that,” or [...] [...] off, you must have the desire to write. And I don’t mean desire like you read books and think, “I can do that,” or [...]

]]> By: 3 Tools You Need to be a Writer « Procrastinating Writers http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-82 3 Tools You Need to be a Writer « Procrastinating Writers Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:35:18 +0000 http://theprocrastinatingwriter.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/#comment-82 [...] A desire to write–This, to me, is by far the most important ”tool” a writer needs. If you don’t have a desire to write, you’ll procrastinate forever. It is that desire that fuels the words. It is that desire that causes you to finally sit down and write. It’s the same desire you need to write a novel. [...] [...] A desire to write–This, to me, is by far the most important ”tool” a writer needs. If you don’t have a desire to write, you’ll procrastinate forever. It is that desire that fuels the words. It is that desire that causes you to finally sit down and write. It’s the same desire you need to write a novel. [...]

]]> By: The Procrastinating Writer http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-81 The Procrastinating Writer Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:13:44 +0000 http://theprocrastinatingwriter.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/#comment-81 @DonaldEWQuist It sounds like you have an awesome support system! It's important to surround yourself with people who support you and your goals/dreams. I'm also so happy to hear that this blog has helped you! I love to hear that! It means I'm doing my job. :) @DonaldEWQuist It sounds like you have an awesome support system! It’s important to surround yourself with people who support you and your goals/dreams.

I’m also so happy to hear that this blog has helped you! I love to hear that! It means I’m doing my job. :)

]]> By: Donald E. W. Quist http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Donald E. W. Quist Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:03:21 +0000 http://theprocrastinatingwriter.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/#comment-80 I didn't really have the second and third until I meet my wife. She lit the fire under my butt. It's so easy to people who don't want to write professionally. She said, "You want to write a novel, then do it," simple as that. She also put a deadline on me. "Have it done by the end of 2009." It's not a real deadline but having another person set some restrictions really seems to have helped. As for Support, nothing in my opinion could be more valuable. An outside influence is a great motivator. Without someone pushing you, without someone reminding you that this is what you want to do, it is very easy to get sidetracked or lose interest. My wife does that, she reminds me why I want this. I've also found the procrastinating writers blog immensely helpful. This blog offers another kind of support. Knowing that there is a site out there geared toward keeping writers productive I often feel guilty when I don't stay on top of things. :) I didn’t really have the second and third until I meet my wife. She lit the fire under my butt. It’s so easy to people who don’t want to write professionally. She said, “You want to write a novel, then do it,” simple as that. She also put a deadline on me. “Have it done by the end of 2009.”

It’s not a real deadline but having another person set some restrictions really seems to have helped. As for Support, nothing in my opinion could be more valuable. An outside influence is a great motivator. Without someone pushing you, without someone reminding you that this is what you want to do, it is very easy to get sidetracked or lose interest. My wife does that, she reminds me why I want this.

I’ve also found the procrastinating writers blog immensely helpful. This blog offers another kind of support. Knowing that there is a site out there geared toward keeping writers productive I often feel guilty when I don’t stay on top of things. :)

]]> By: theprocrastinatingwriter http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-79 theprocrastinatingwriter Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:32:13 +0000 http://theprocrastinatingwriter.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/#comment-79 @Laff Yes, rewarding yourself is a GREAT way to stay on track and get your writing done. @Laff Yes, rewarding yourself is a GREAT way to stay on track and get your writing done.

]]> By: Laff http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Laff Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:32:00 +0000 http://theprocrastinatingwriter.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/#comment-78 Good stuff.<br/><br/>I'm told a reward systems is a nice way to provide yourself with breakpoints at preset milestones.<br/><br/>I have a buddy, author Jonathan Maberry, who puts a buck in a jar every time he hits his daily word count. When he and his wife want to treat themselves to something silly they hit the word count jar. If he's been a good writer, they have the cash to splurge.<br/><br/>Other writers I know indulge their hobbies, like collecting mylar balloons (true story) or buying a new CD.<br/><br/>I pour myself two fingers of Jameson and close my eyes. Good stuff.

I’m told a reward systems is a nice way to provide yourself with breakpoints at preset milestones.

I have a buddy, author Jonathan Maberry, who puts a buck in a jar every time he hits his daily word count. When he and his wife want to treat themselves to something silly they hit the word count jar. If he’s been a good writer, they have the cash to splurge.

Other writers I know indulge their hobbies, like collecting mylar balloons (true story) or buying a new CD.

I pour myself two fingers of Jameson and close my eyes.

]]> By: The Procrastinating Writer http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-77 The Procrastinating Writer Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:32:00 +0000 http://theprocrastinatingwriter.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/#comment-77 Thank you, kw! I'm glad to be back. Thank you, kw! I’m glad to be back.

]]> By: KW http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2008/09/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-76 KW Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:30:00 +0000 http://theprocrastinatingwriter.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/the-3-tools-you-need-to-write-a-novel/#comment-76 Glad to see you back! Glad to see you back!

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