Procrastinators Write Eventually

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"When duty calls me, I'm prepared
As though our goals were aimed and shared.
I draw my breath in, shoulders straight,
And quietly procrastinate. (Alison W. Birch)

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If we love to write-why do we PROCRASTINATE?

As a passionate playwright, I cannot tell you the number of plays I have started and not completed. There are many roads to production of these and the plays I have finished. Yet, I have not attempted any of them except the "sure thing", the 10 min. play production festivals in my hometown.

Are they good plays? Of course I and my shampoos think so. However, my shampoos think I sing Opera very well so I'm not too certain about them.

Am I a very busy person?
Am I a very lazy person?
Am I Attention Deficit?
What other external or internal difficulties are there?

What say you? Any and all discussions on, about or avoiding this discussion are encouraged-whenever you get around to it.

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Quotes on Procrastination, production, writing and etc.

Started by Terri L. Atkins Febuary. Last reply by Terri L. Atkins Febuary May 14. 8 Replies 2 Likes

"When duty calls me, I'm preparedAs though our goals were aimed and shared.I draw my breath in, shoulders straight,And quietly procrastinate. (Alison W. Birch)Continue

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Changing Procrastination Creatively

Started by A.K.Andrew. Last reply by Terri L. Atkins Febuary Apr 26. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Procrastination is the master of endless lists, even for things we supposedly want to do – I don’t have time, my artwork sucks, not enough room, too busy to focus, too tired, too________. You name…Continue

Tags: creativity, practice, writing, Procrastination

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Comment by Terri L. Atkins Febuary on August 7, 2010 at 7:34pm: We have more new members to this group. WELCOME ALL! I would love to say, Hey, to each of you and might get around to it eventually, but...Well, it is a group of procrastinators. Just know we invite your thoughts, encouragements, challenges, experience, etc, etc. Hopefully, we will all do better just belonging to a group like this.

Comment by Terri L. Atkins Febuary on August 3, 2010 at 9:36am: Kari Wolfe has some very good articles on her blog about writing. I just finally got to it. Duh. That won't surprise anyone in this group I hope.
Check it out.
http://www.google.com/reader/shared/kippras?hl=en
Kari, I hope posting this was OK. If not I'll delete it. Thanks, Dear Sister.

Comment by Terri L. Atkins Febuary on August 3, 2010 at 9:33am: Welcome new members, Alle, Maryanne, CW, Tina, Jane, Kent, Jocelyn & Sharon. Hope I didn't leave anyone out. You are welcome to friend me if I don't get around to befriending each of you or others who have already joined. : )

Comment by Sharon Goodier on August 2, 2010 at 10:27pm: I have this problem, too. It is fueled by doubts that my writing will be published or read by anyone. I write to connect, not for catharsis, but I am hampered by the way the publishing industry operates. I write poetry, short stories, creative non-fiction, book reviews, and articles on mainstream and academic topics. But I can't get started until I have an actual assignment. Then I know I won't be writing in invisible ink. A blog that lots of people read would be a start but I don't know any and if I start one how will anyone know I'm there? Perhaps She Writes groups could start a blog for each group on which members could post writing for others to respond to. The feedback would be helpful and giving feedback helps your own writing too.

Comment by Kelli Swearingen on August 2, 2010 at 9:52pm: Hello everyone,
I joined a week or two ago and in true to my nature kept putting off introducing myself. This is an aptly named group for someone like me. I look forward to meeting you all and sharing insights.
kelli

Comment by Kent Toney on July 28, 2010 at 7:45pm: OMG i love it! I thot it was just me! Now i don't feel so bad...lol :D

Comment by franki79 on July 5, 2010 at 11:32am: I tell myself I'll do it later,,, and repeat. Of course ,my biggest struggle is the hosuework,,, I donn't know where it came from but I do not even like cleaning the bathroom or kitchen and those were two rooms i couldnot clean goodenough.