Passion, enthusiasm and focus are essential, too, so schedule time to revitalize your spirit.
The closer your deadline becomes, the more flashes of writing brilliance you’ll experience.
When I put off my writing with the excuse, “I’m too busy, I’ll write twice as much tomorrow” I heap rocks onto my already growing pile of overwhelm.
How many words must you write to meet your first draft deadline?
I can withstand almost anything for two minutes. Surely I can write for that long without dying, right?
I must take my internal deadlines seriously if I want to turn my dream of writing a book into my published reality.
It’s so easy to lie to ourselves, isn’t it? Especially about our intention to write.
Being consistent is key. Self-discipline is key. Holding myself accountable for meeting (or failing to meet) my deadlines is key.
Approach your writing sessions with a curious mind. Take a moment and enter a state of deep emotional and intellectual calm.
This quote is an awesome reminder that deadlines are opportunities to bring your work to life, not some horrible troll to be avoided at all cost.