How to Stop Procrastinating When You Write

This week, I will be talking about how to stop procrastinating when you write. Last week we covered how to start writing creatively, and this week is about when you're physically or mentally stuck on creating a writing project. Many of us have been there staring at a blank page or a laptop or desktop thinking, I just don't know where to start. Or you start scrolling on social media or going down a Google rabbit, warren. So this episode is about how to get you on track. I promise you, once you get started, everything becomes easier. Here are the highlights: (01:27) Don't be scared (02:47) Make a mind map (03:51) Use a timer (04:41) Do a brain dump (05:10) Aim for an imperfect draft Connect with Claire: To find out more about the Creatrix Journey go to: https://creatrixjourney.com/ Six-week online course in creative writing: https://creatrixjourney.com/online-course-in-creative-writing/ To download our free creative writing guide: https://creatrixjourney.com/free-writing-guide/ Instagram: @thecreatrixjourney Facebook: The Creatrix Journey Meet the host: Claire Winter is a journalist, ICF accredited coach, Nordic Walking instructor, speaker, and podcaster who loves being out in nature. She is passionate about sharing the healing medicine of walking and writing with people. She wants to make an impact helping women to connect back to nature, ignite their creativity and share their stories and light with the world. She is on a mission to build a movement of women around the world who create the time and space to walk, write, journal, and create. Studying Social Anthropology as her first degree Claire has always been fascinated by ritual and ceremony to mark important moments in life. Now a regular columnist for the Female CEO magazine, she started her career at ITN and has worked in radio, TV, online and in print. Claire truly believes you can walk your way to happiness. She is a dedicated Earl Grey tea drinker and often spends her weekends going on long walks or paddle boarding with her family, friends and dog Leo.