“Tomorrow, tomorrow, there’s always tomorrow.” Does that song from the musical Annie ever run through your head when you think about writing? Not to generalize—well, maybe to generalize—all writers at times fight the urge to procrastinate. The temptation to binge-watch Netflix has on more than one occasion come between me and my current work in progress. Below are my 5 tricks for staying productive.
- Make it Routine
- Set Goals
- Break it Down
- Research or fact check
- Change the Scenery
Writing is a joy, but it’s also work. Building consistency, setting goals, changing scenery, and matching your mental mood to various writing tasks may help fight procrastination and increase productivity. Happy writing!