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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2025 · 30 MIN

Sneaky ways writers procrastinate

from The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar · host Page & Podium Press

Sometimes we know exactly what procrastination feels and looks like--a classic case of the idunwannas is plenty hard to overcome on its own. We can remind ourselves that yes, we really do want to and find ways to make the process fun again. But that is not the only way you may be procrastinating, and the sneaky ways are the hardest to recognize and conquer. Watch for how to recognize four ways procrastination can disguise itself and how to get back on track! 🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update! 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 Have you stalled out on your resolution? 2:30- What is procrastination (and what it isn't) 4:00 Planning and thinking aren't procrastination 5:30- Rest is not procrastination 6:40- Playing and experimenting is not procrastination 8:35- Sneaky Procrastination 1- Trying to learn everything 15:00 Sneaky Procrastination 2- Researching publishing paths too early 19:00- Sneaky Procrastination 3- Editing before you're done 23:00- Sneaky Procrastination 4- Cleaning your house 27:00- How to avoid procrastination Follow us on social media: 👉 **Follow Us:** - **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/) - **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress) - **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/) 🎵 Music I Use: Bensound License code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAES Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday! Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

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