Writer's Corner

Writer’s Corner

10 Steps to Overcome Resistance

1.     Create an outline – Structure helps maintain focus.

2.     Break writing down into small, doable tasks.

3.     Know the next step in your writing process.

4.     Hold yourself accountable by setting goals and sharing them with others.

5.     Gather support from family and friends or from writing groups.

6.     Be specific about the goals you wish to accomplish and ensure that they can be realistically met.

7.     Visualize your goals from start to finish and plan how you will accomplish them accordingly.

8.     Create a deadline, which is a sure-fire way to help you remain focused and ensure that you work up to your goal.

9.     Celebrate your accomplishments to help you remain motivated.

10.                        Make writing a daily habit.

Summarized from: Book in a Month: The Fool-Proof System for Writing a Novel in 30 days by Victoria Lynn Schmidt.