How to write when you don't feel like it
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WRITING MY NOVEL: How to write when you don't feel like it
Hello and welcome to my latest video in my 'How I'm writing my novel' series. You can see all the previous videos in this playlist:
• NOVEL WRITING
Videos where I chat about my writing TASKS: Plan with me - my new system to tackle big writing projects: • PLAN WITH ME: My new s...
In this video I'm addressing the difficulty I have in starting a writing session. When I'm doing other things I dream of hours of uninterrupted writing time - then when I sit down to start I procrastinate and find so many other things to do instead.
I have issues! Fear of failure, fear of success and being massively out of my comfort zone.
So - I trick myself with the 20-minute timer method or, more commonly known as the pomodoro technique. It works every time.
I chat about the technique for a while and then show how I put it into practice with index cards and dividing the last two acts of my novel into chapters.
OTHER VIDEOS IN MY WRITING MY NOVEL SERIES:
Video number 1: What happens after the first draft? • WRITING MY NOVEL | Wha...
Video number 2: Outlining & Plotting • WRITING MY NOVEL | Out...
Video number 3: Finishing the outlining and planning next steps • WRITING MY NOVEL | Fin...
Video number 4: Breaking it down and identifying plot holes • WRITING MY NOVEL: Brea...
Video number 5: Working with index cards • WRITING MY NOVEL: Work...
My name is Helen Redfern and I'm also known online as A Bookish Baker. I'm currently editing a novel I have been drafting for many years!
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Great video! When you were sharing your struggles I kept nodding my head because that’s me. I have been using this technique on all tasks that overwhelm me. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼
@HelenRedfern
4 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you. I knew as I was saying it that others would understand!
This is SO very relatable 😆!! Sometimes it’s like I have to literally flog myself into my chair to write. And then I get the words done and I’m all “why didn’t I just do that sooner it was so fun?” 😂. Recently I’ve started writing first thing in the morning - at ungodly-o’clock - so that I don’t get a chance to get distracted. So far, so good. 🥰
I am loving this series! I know you were focusing on the Pomadoro method, but could you elaborate on what you use the different colors of pens for?
Awesome video thank you so much
Your describing your struggles sounds just like me and what I deal with. I mean you been waiting all day to write and then your day goes by and nothing gets done. I think you are right about tricking yourself to get things done. This method sounds useful.
@HelenRedfern
4 жыл бұрын
Yes tricking myself is the only way! Good luck!
@chriswildfire
4 жыл бұрын
@@HelenRedfern Thanks. I am trying this for nanowrimo.
Helen, I find this applicable to my own life and not just with writing, but with many of my creative endeavors especially if they are new for and therefore somehow terrifying. ;)
@HelenRedfern
4 жыл бұрын
It can be so frustrating can’t it? I hope this method will help you!
I relate to everything you were saying! I suffer with depression as well so those self defeating thoughts are very powerful in my head. The 20 minute technique is a new idea I never heard of before. Thank you so much! I hope this will help me with NaNoWriMo!
@HelenRedfern
4 жыл бұрын
I think it’d be perfect for nano. A few concentrated sessions and you’ll be getting those words down. Good luck with it!