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Final Questions To You (Writing Process)

H/T @roccodesta  

I've been attempting to write the same story for over two years. So not sure anyone is interested in my process. Or lack of progress.

    1. I’m a Pantser.

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    As opposed to a Plotter. When I'm writing fiction, I usually create a premise, a few characters, and then release them onto the page. The characters and I discover the story together.

    2. I’ve tried several techniques to mark progress.

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    3. I’ve tried a certain word or page count per day.

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    4. I’ve tried writing every day.

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    More luck creating lists than story writing with this trick.

    5. I’ve tried scheduling blocks of time for writing.

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    Not too much success here either.

    6. But there is one trick that I’ve had a modicum of success with.

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    7. When I decide to sit down and work some on my story….

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    ... I don't allow myself to do anything else. Not research the story. Not check email. Not social media. I don't have to write. But I can't do anything other than write.

    8. I think writing to a deadline would help me.

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    But is has to be real or tangible or have consequence. Like a publisher's. Self-imposed deadlines haven't worked well for me.

    9. So now that I’ve described an unsuccessful process…

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    10. … you have a better idea of pitfalls to avoid.

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    11. Good Luck.

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roccodesta @roccodesta
Tim Ferris has a deadline technique. If he doesn't complete a task by a certain date he (or a friend with his money) donates cash to a charity/organisation he hates. If you need motivation this might help.
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