Comments on: Resolve to stop negotiating with yourself about writing

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:09:00 +0000

In reply to Jean Scoon. Yes, the trick of doing things first in the morning — without even thinking about them — works for many people. I just find I run out of first morning. If I had my way, I'd be able to exercise, meditate, write and read all before 8 am!! (That NEVER happens, by the way!)

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:09:00 +0000

In reply to Lynne Bryant. Yes, turn it into a habit. We maintain habits. That's what you want to do for your writing.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:09:00 +0000

In reply to Jagadish Kumar. And I wish the same to you, Jagadish!

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:08:00 +0000

In reply to Taran. Thanks for your kind words, Taran!

By: Jagadish Kumar

Jagadish Kumar — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 06:34:00 +0000

Thanks a lot for giving us a non negotiable but actionable plan to turn ourselves into writers this year. We wish you a delightful 2018. Thanks again, dear Daphne.

By: Lynne Bryant

Lynne Bryant — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 23:16:00 +0000

Thank you, Daphne. This is a great article and it really hits home. I always use the “I’ll do the writing right after: I get my real job done or I take care of taking care of somebody else, etc.” Your reminder that you become undependable is a good motivator for me and I really like the idea of writing in the morning … just like making the bed. =)

By: Jean Scoon

Jean Scoon — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:02:00 +0000

Your advice to make a habit of writing first thing in the morning rings true for me and is echoed by others who write about writing (Eric Maisel, Louise DeSalvo). You mention that it means you don’t have to spend time and energy negotiating about doing it later–kind of funny and so true. I find that it also feels great the rest of the day if I write first thing. It seems to give me a shot of energy that lasts all day. This applies whether or not I feel I’ve done good writing that morning. It’s just the showing up to scribble every day that makes all the difference. Thanks!

By: Taran

Taran — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:57:00 +0000

On target… for me… right now. Thanks (not only for this particular post–but for all of your almost-always helpful postings).