This week, we’ve been talking about ways to be a more productive writer. Here’s a question to consider: Why don’t people finish goals that are important to them? There are probably many answers to that question, but one obvious reason is that they simply get tired and don’t see a lot of progress toward the … Read more
Do you struggle with being a perfectionist? If so, let’s talk about a strategy that can help you overcome it immediately. But first, let’s deal with this question: what is perfectionism? Perfectionism is the tendency to get paralyzed by the idea that your work is never good enough. Perfectionists imagine there is a standard out … Read more
We’re doing a short series on perspectives that go against conventional wisdom. If you’re just now joining us, I encourage you to go back and catch the last few entries in this series. Today’s perspective is that almost everything is a draft. Here’s what I mean: one of the reasons we get creatively hung up … Read more
Why don’t people finish goals that are important them? There are probably many answers to that question, but an obvious reason is that they simply get tired and don’t see a lot of discernible progress toward the goal. Take writing a book, for example. If you tend to be a perfectionist, writing a book can … Read more
As I mentioned yesterday in my podcast intro, I’m forgoing the usual weekend introduction and just diving right in. This weekend, I’m doing a couple of shorter episodes that can help you with practical aspects of your writing. On today’s post, I’d love to dive into the topic of perfectionism. This is an area where … Read more
Have you ever done a little bit of research on the percentage of people who start writing books but don’t finish them? Statistics vary, but no matter what numbers you look at, one thing is clear: most people who start writing a book never finish it. A casual conversation with writers will reveal the same … Read more