Stop Procrastination and Write the Book of Your Dreams
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 15. 01. 2023
- Have you been procrastinating your writing lately? Are you torn between your desire to create and your fear that whatever you write will be total rubbish? If so, this new podcast is for you. Instead of blasting motivational music and muscling through your discomfort, Abbie and I take a holistic approach to overcoming procrastination - by reconnecting with our joy and love for writing. If you feel intimidated by the thought of sitting down to write your book, you're not alone. Many writers face this same struggle. The good news is that you can overcome fear and procrastination simply through shifting your mindset. That's what today's episode is all about.
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I like that đ
DID YOU JUST READ MY MIND? OMG?! This couldn't have come in a more perfect time, thank you so MUCH ladies!
Actually, you touched on something that I kind of experienced just recently. One of my friends' wives read my book and she can't wait to read the next one. This was great and all, but not where I picked up my inspiration. It was what she said to me recently that hit me in the inspires. I self-published in 2017 and she read the book, so this whole time, she's been asking me when's the next book every time I saw her. So, now I have at least one fan. Recently, we got into a discussion about the book and I told her that I might change the first book because of sections that I didn't like and so I didn't think anyone else did either because no one had ever told me how they felt about it. When I finished, she told me that those parts were actually her favorite parts of the book. Huh! New perspective that I had not even considered. So, what I thought was rubbish was actually gold (at least for her). Now I have a renewed faith in myself and have found myself no dreading the writing sessions as much as I had before. Also, I love the car analogy. Just as you need to have a map to where you're going, you need to fuel up. I find myself allowing me to play my video games before I start writing instead of the reverse (which has NOT been working). Thank you both for your inspirational words and ideas.
That is so cool, friend đ thank you for sharing with us! We are cheering you on in your writing journey
I do procrastinate on my writing. But I like my book. I think the most helpful thing for me you have said so far is to show up for yourself. I've written it on a white board in my kitchen. I have been waiting so long to have the time to write. I am recently retired, but take care of my husband who is disabled, I am learning to give my dreams and talent a place to become in my life.If I don't show up for myself how can I expect any one else to.I owe that encouragement to you. Thank you for fanning into flame đ„ the spark of creativity in your audience. And encouraging us to follow the dream. Sometimes we need permission.
Love you two. ROCK ON
this video gave me a very gentle hug. This is such a great message. I sure wish i had seen this a while ago. I lost my fuel over the course of a couple of years and am trying to get it back.
I have never been so attacked by a CZcams channel. And I love it. Thanks so much for the wake up call. :)
This is literally all I have been waiting for!!! Procrastination is the devil of the writing world đ€Łđ€Ł I remember when I was 12-16 I would just sit down and write these stories that I had created in my head and lived there rent free. I didnt write them then to please others I wrote them because to me they were a dream of another world and the characters where so near to my heart. Now, that I'm 22 I am trying to pursue a more professional form of writing a book for publication purposes and that's what holds me back.
This was great, thank you! I've been unconsciously thinking of writing as a chore - when I used to do it because I love it, and I lost sight of that. Thank you for reminding me why I want to write.
The form of procrastination that I deal with is like a part of the inner atmosphere I think within... it seems to be ever-present. It has to do with Kate's reflections in the above video, but not so much on intimidation of myself or expectations that are too high. I have ADHD and my procrastination sneaks up on me and it's not until I realize I'm in "1,000-yard-stare" mode that I snap out of it and write again. I'm 2/3s of the way into a YA novel on a theme of "the power of books" but would likely have been done some time ago if this, not sinister, but silently ambiguous cloud of nothingness didn't sneak up on me so often... I'm writing along with you on youtube the past few days and somehow that activity seems to disempower "the cloud of nothingness" to some extent, so I thought I'd chime in and say thanks.
I needed this kick to finally get back into writing so that I can write the book I want. Thank you for this đđœâŁïž
Edit: i know what makes me procrastinate is the amount of research that I might have to do before the writing process begins and that just feels so daunting for me and then my creativity goes out the window it seems
I am a budding writer here in the Philippines. The majority of the population here are not readers especially in my home region of Cordillera where I am currently residing. People here are more focus on fulfilling the basic needs and consider the "ARTS" (acting, writing, singing, painting etc.) as hobbies, not serious careers and even waste of time. Having a job in the real world (carpenter, farmer, plumbing etc.) and "Professions" (doctors, lawyers, teachers etc.) are the one considered as genuine careers. I wrote and published my first book but not without difficulty. Nobody understood and supported me during my writing process with the exception of my mother and brother. There was even a time when I thought of discontinuing my writing and concentrate on having a job because of the situations I mentioned. Online jobs ( I am involved with aside from pursuing my writing) are not even considered here as "real jobs" but only side hustle or side line. Only an additional source of income to the "main job" in the outside world. I thank God for the existence of the internet because I was able to learn how to write and still learning (not in the professional level yet) and I do believe that my manuscript must have been rejected many times or did not have the chance to be published without the editors and publisher who were willing to take a risk on me through the internet. Thank you for the author tube channels and the lessons and advices they (including this youtube channel) gave to aspiring writers such as myself. More power and continue helping beginner and aspiring writers.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I think I get it in my head that I have to create something perfect and that I have to "prove" that I am good enough. But that's not the reason to write. Writing should be fun and it should be to share a message with the world! Thank you for your videos! They are so helpful!
Oh my God, it's like yall were speaking to me. Thank you for the great advice!
The "inner knowledge should be sufficient than your emotions" is what my biggest takeaway. Bec reason why i procrastinate so much is i wait to get inspired or when im in love or angry or sad that i put all my emotions on paper. But when everythings fine and dandy, no writing for me. Never good. But the problem is, when im just writing with my mind and not feeling these strong emotions, the words are bland to me and lack heart imo.
thank you so much for this video. yeah, i certainly struggle with this is both my art and my writing, some days i just don't have the will to do anything. you are right that overthinking and negative thoughts are the killer to our inner muse and it is often hard to not let those things consume you. but you are right if we constantly give in to those negative thoughts, we would never accomplish anything good in our lives.
The part about "something someone said about your work" is so relatable. It's not that someone hated my work-no one's done that so far-it's what some people said about my character when I was tripping online. On the one hand, the road toward doing anything that could be described as publishing or showing my face again has been a sluggish one because of-what do you know?-procrastination, but on the other hand it's given be time to slowly overcome my paranoia.
Edit: By "my character" I mean me as a person.
Wow! Iâm inspired. You guys hit all of the points that I let procrastination stop me. Iâm focused to being intentional in 2023. Thank you.
Wow I never clicked on a vid so close to the publish time!Procrastinationâs been on the mind a lot lately as Iâm going for an MA in Creative Writing, and besides writing for class, I havenât had time for any of my personal projects lately and itâs been kinda killer đ
Thank you, Kate and Abbie! I have been stuck in limbo for the longest time. I wrote six chapters and I had a friend give me negative feedback the entire time and I just stopped writing. I didnât know I was so sensitive! But my creativity started being replaced my doubts. However, listening to you ladies has inspired me! Thank you! This has been the first and only thing that has broke this cloud of negativity thatâs been around me for two + years. đ
Thank you for the motivation and inspiration regarding writing and life!
Thank you ladies!!! I love to write and it is easy to write for me but I freeze when it comes to writing for someone else to see. Thank you for helping me to push through my fear. I am excited to see how this can help me grow!
I'm really looking forward to seeing the progress that I make and pushing myself further out of my comfort zone in order to become a better writer. Writing has always been something I enjoy, but now I know it can be a tool to help me grow as a person. I'm ready to take on this challenge and see how far I can go! Thank you again for your help and support! :)
It's nice to have someone who believes in us and encourages us when we are feeling unsure.
I have found that when Iâm truly living in positivity and everything is working for me. The creativity I pour out of my cup feeds and nurtures me in return so that the cycle can continue. Itâs one of the greatest feelings in the world cause you are literally sustaining yourself.
I am 12 chapters/92,862 words into the book that I've been writing since NaNoWriMo of 2021. I'm so afraid of it being too long, not creative enough, contrived/unbelievable, and too niche that it won't appeal to a broad audience. But it's a story that has been in my heart for years and a story that I *need* to write. I'm enjoying it, but I'm really, deeply afraid that when all is said and done, I'm the only one who will enjoy this story and I will have written it in vain. This is what keeps me up at night.
Two of the very best authortubers. Thanks kindly for all your content and hard work!
Intimidation is a good term⊠self-intimidation.
It's a hard lesson to learn!
Before each scene, I worry about how difficult this one might be to write for varying reasons⊠I get anxious for hours if not days before writing it.
And then I actually write it, and it takes an hour or two to write 1-2000 words, and it was enjoyable, and the result is good, and thenâŠ
And then I have the same emotional block, the same self-intimidation when I look at the next scene.
Gotta improve on that!
Also: a clip of your discussion about needing to refuel along the journey would make for an excellent CZcams Short.
Had to watch this 3 times, because I kept getting distracted by the question "Who does Abbie remind me of?" Finally figured out the answer: Natalia Dyer from Stranger Things. Now, back to the video.
Do you know when you already heard something before, but the way it was said makes a complete difference? This was it for me. I kind of knew it, but the way Kate and Abbie explained it, suddenly made sense, like never before. Like an a-ha moment. Thank you very much! â€
This was so encouraging!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you !! Much needed :) âŠ. I will be saving this one and rewatching as needed :)
This is the best video I've seen on procrastination in general. Thank you thank you thank you!! I really needed this and now I have the tools to get back to my WIP.
Thanks so much for this video, you both raised some really good points about procrastination. I am a new writer working on my first story and I find that I work in little bursts of energy when I know what I want do next but then I procrastinate because I am still learning about process and I get stuck on what step to take next. When this happens I try to break down some of my writing tasks into a super easy baby step list of instructions and try just taking the next small step to try and get some momentum going again. Thanks so much again, love watching your videos!
Yeah, this is pretty inspiring. Thank you đ
I'm feeling pretty hecking motivated. Putting this in my Motivations playlist for the next time I need a writing kickstart.
I felt like you guys were speaking right to me! i don't know where I would be without u guys
This video gave me the inspiration I needed thank you so much
Wow, an analogy outside the realms of cooking and Qigong ⊠Iâm impressed đ No, but seriously, the âfueling up after you get to where youâre goingâ is a really good visual. You are officially the Jay Shetty of writing âŻïžđ
đ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł I LOVE YOU đđ so glad you got some inspiring vibes from this Amy!!
@@KAEmmons đđ Love you too, Kate!! đđ«¶đ
Inspires. Thanks for the video!
thank you for this, girls, I love both of you!!! I was in a major writing slump and I just realized why and I'll make sure I fix it!!!
You beautiful ladies, inspire me with your positive, kind words. Iâm on a mission to watch every podcast youâve made. Iâm new to Kate & Abbie, but your compassionate view of creativity spurs me on. Thank you! Rock on! Negative comments come from unhappy people. Not speaking of constructive criticisms, we have to weigh the difference.
I donât know if anything that makes me happy. Donât worry, I have a therapist. Itâs hard to get back to a beginners mindset because my job is so stressful and I want to quit.
Thank you so much for this video. It's just what I needed. I'm a beginner writer and for a long time I put my writing aside because I thought It's not good enough for publishing. But since I discovered this channel and Abbie's channel, I found the confidence to keep writing and my writing improved a lot thanks to your and Abbie's advice. Now the only thing I'm still not sure about is the internal conflict that I came up with for the story. My main character is a horse and since Abbie said that characters can have internal conflict even if they are not human, I wanted my character to have an internal conflict, which is that the horse doesn't trust humans because was abused in the past. The reason for this is that I want to raise awareness of the animal abuse, especially the abuse that's happening often in equestrian sports behind the scenes. But I'm not sure that this internal conflict is good enough for the story. I feel like it's too simple. I would like to know your opinion on thisđ
You have the fear: humans. You need the desire: (to be free) (to reach a green field the horse saw on a billboard) (to find his brother) Fear vs Desire= Misbelief
Fear: Humans vs (freedom, etc) = The only way to be free is to avoid humans. This Misbelief is the opposite of the Truth you want to share with the world maybe (freedom is only possible working with (good) humans). So you'll need to write backstory first so write 4 scenes from the horse's POV. 1. the origin of the Fear and how the horse needed the Misbelief to survive. This can be when the horse is a colt and suffers or gets out of a situation by avoiding humans. 2-4 are building reinforcement for the fear of humans. This brings you to the actual beginning of your real story. Hope this helps! Sounds like a cool story. Good luck.
@@TheGinnyhp The horse's desire is to escape to a place where she can live with a herd of horses away from humans. But since domestic horses can't really survive in the wild without humans, this is the truth the horse will realize in the end and that the only way she can have a good life is if a good human takes care of her. Now I just need to write a backstory. I also built the reinforcement for the horse's fear: she is sold from owner to owner and has to participate in horseracing, barrel racing, rodeo etc) where she is abused because the owners are only focused on winning at all costs. Then she is sold to a good horse trainer and this is where she is pushed out of her comfort zone: she can't escape and has to learn to trust the trainer, who tries to save her life because she became aggressive towards humans as a defence strategy to escape abuse and everybody tells the horse trainer that the horse has to be put down. I wanted this to be the bigger external conflict because sadly that's what happens to "untrainable" horses. In most cases people blame the horse even if it's their fault, not the horse's. And thank you so much for the advice. Now I'm sure this will be a good story. It's called Soaring with the Wind. I'm writing the whole story from the horse's perspective kind of like Black Beauty but without the horse's thoughts so the way I write is more like White Fang by Jack Londonđ
I love your idea of the horse as a main character, theyâre such intelligent creatures, they can have trust issues. Maybe the person or persons are part of a therapy group, that also have trust issues, and help the horse. Cool concept!
@@lindagutierrez5409 to be honest, at first I was kind of hesitant to make the horse the main character because I thought the trainer who helps the horse could be a more complex character than the horse but after watching the movie "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" and "Black Beauty" (1994 version) I changed my mind because horses are indeed very intelligent animals and they could easily be the main character in a story. They can even have a unique personality because each horse is different. But in my opinion, not just horses but every animal is intelligent in their own way. And this was the reason why I started writing this story, because it makes me sad when I see an animal being mistreated or abused. Especially horses because they are mistreated most often, because there are people who think that horses are just these big, dumb animals that have to be treated harshly to know who is the boss and every time something is wrong they blame and punish the horse... And I think the best way to change that is to educate people and raise awareness, which is the purpose of the story I'm working on. It's called Soaring With The Wind. And by the way, the person who helps the horse in the story is the trainer's daughter. And training the horse benefits her too because she is shy and that way she learns how to be confident, because in order to train the horse she needs to be confident, calm and serious. Not harsh but serious, so the horse sees her as the leader and respects and listens to her without being afraid of her.
@@lindagutierrez5409 and If you haven't seen the movies I mentioned, I highly recommend them because they are really good stories. The Silver Brumby is also a really good movie (the live action one, starring Russel Crowe, not the animated one) đ
Wow... People can have so many grand and complicated reasons for procrastination.
I do it cause I'm lazy.
"At any level of writing" is true. I'm writing a Science Fiction/Dystopian trilogy. I have 120k words written in scenes for the 1st book, 120k written for the 2nd book, and 27k for the 3rd. Yet I haven't been able to get myself motivated to sit down and put those scenes into a novel. (I'm also struggling to get used to Scrivener on pc which isn't helping.)
This would be interesting to read a book or watch a film where MC wants to write a novel but has doubts and fears regarding it
I feel my problem is very different
I've been trying to write my thing for let's say....? 25+ years now... I've even as of late doing my best to side line video games
For the whole time, I've felt like " oh my god!!! Life just does not want me to get this done.
Everytime I try or attempt be it Parents, my Wife or personal job or whatever!!! My god feels like some stress monkey of God throwing new Yu-Gi-Oh Spell or Traps cards on the table just laughing while going " BOOM! NEW OPPOSITION " or "BOOM!! NEW HURDLE" over and over and over and over again.
Help? :) I'm a beginner in creative writing, and the only story that Iâm passionate about exploring is suited for a novel length book.
The obvious problem is that this project is SUPER hard and takes a lot of research. Unfortunately, this is the only one that Iâm really passionate about... And I don't know what to do. I'm stuck between "I should definitely write something shorter, practice my writing skills with short stories and flash fiction!" and "The only thing that is exciting is a historical romance including astronomy that will be VERY difficult for me!"
What the h*ll do I do? Do I write the novel because that's the only thing I'm passionate about, or do I force myself to do something more constructive to speed up my learning curve, like writing short stories and flash fiction?
Just fyi Iâm a Swede, so I will not be writing in English. Sorry for any mistakes.
Im in a rut. I have a company wanting to buy the entire copyright of my novel for publishing and other possible media creation like stage drama or film but like on a quarter of a price that I can make "if" I can find a publisher. But what if no other publishers would like to get my novel so I can keep the copyright? Dont know what to do.
Good afternoon, ladies as I have just watched this video and to be honest, I also have been dealing with this issue myself. I've been wanting to write in third person POV, but also doubting myself after watching some videos about the process of that type of POV and comparing it to the story I've already written. What are your thoughts or advice about that? I would appreciate any of it. Have a wonderful day.
Totally off topic, but how prettier the world would be if Kate and Abbie did a sisters tag on this channel!
Abbie, I owe you an apology. Over the past year, I've left a number of unpleasant messages on your channel. If it's any consolation, no excuses though, I have been mentally ill on and off during this period. I hope you are ok, and please accept this message as a sincere apology for my behaviour. Amber x
Itâs ok! I know how it feels to regret about something so much. But if you feel like repent, if you are really sorry for that, you shouldnât hate yourself or something. We are humans, so we all make a mistakes sometimes
@@sabrinagilmore we all say stupid things, thank you for the kind message
@@opollitico oh, I noticed that I wrote âshouldâ, but I meant âshouldnâtâ. Hope, you understood đ
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We all make mistakes, we can't be perfect all the time and not everyone sees things the same way. What's great is that you have the capacity to think about what you've said and given an apology. I know you don't know me, but I saw this comment and couldn't pass without giving this message â€â€xx
I am procrastinating watching this video
I'll watch this later. đ€Ł
Procrastination is not my problem. I simply have no stories in my head anymore.
*Promosm* đ
*facepalm* I am watching this video... and procrastinating my writing...