WIP Challenge Check-in, Day 19 -- Wednesday

[linaewen]

Hello on Wednesday! What kind of a writing day has it been so far today -- or if today hasn't gotten going yet, how did you fare yesterday?

- I thought about my fic once or twice
- I wrote
- I did some planning and/or research
- I edited
- I've sent my fic off to my beta
- I posted today!
- I'm taking a break
- I did something else that I'll talk about in a comment

For Discussion: It's easy to get down on ourselves for procrastinating when we think we should be writing; sometimes we actually need a break from what we are doing and what we call procrastinating is actually kind of like taking a vacation! Do you ever feel like procrastinating is a worthwhile pursuit? When it's not a good thing, how do you get yourself to stop doing it and start writing?

Comments

[linaewen]

Procrastinating is my current way of life; at this point, I think it's a good idea as I do need a break from using my brain. However, I can't let it go on too long, or it becomes the default practice when it doesn't need to be.

In order to get going again, I have to make myself plan writing time, then turn on some music, get out my outlines, reread what I have written so far, then start writing.

[autobotscoutriella]

I wrote today! Finished up one chapter and started on the next (I'm a "write the entire fic before posting it" kind of author). It will need some editing, but having something done feels good.

As for procrastination, I've noticed that if I'm doing the internet procrastination thing--i.e. sitting in front of the laptop, with my word document or WrittenKitten open, and then doing ANYTHING BUT WRITING--it's a sign that something else is wrong and I need to fix it in order to fix my focus. Usually it's a question of "when did I last eat? am I tired? do I need coffee? Have I been reading too much upsetting stuff elsewhere?" and then I can get food, coffee, a nap, or read something fluffy and see if that helps. I'd be curious to know if anyone else has noticed the same thing!

[samuraiter]

No writing today, though I made a big dent in the holiday shopping, and that helps alleviate at least a little of the procrastination.

[enemytosleep]

Today was incredibly busy with work, so I did not get anything done. I may get a little typed later tonight, but it's okay if I don't. I know I'll have a lot more time tomorrow.

[enemytosleep]

I managed to do a bunch of outlining and notes for the next chapter on the one story, so that gives me a good place to start tomorrow on that in addition to all the fandom_stocking drabbles I'm working on.