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PROCRASTINATION FOR CREATIVE WRITERS
The Complete 10-Week Course
Yael Eylat-Tanaka
Yael Eylat-Tanaka
I am your instructor!• Over 30 years’ experience• My own business working from home• Solitude – double-edged sword• Distractions
– Take a dip in the pool– The cat …
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TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:• Workspace arrangement• Pre-writing rituals – important!• Stationery choices • Waiting for inspiration• Snacks and beverages
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• Finding the perfect font• Workspace rearrangement• Learning social media• Pauses, coffee breaks and naps• Watching webinars
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• Refrigerator archeology• Advanced workspace
rearrangement• Testing a new genre• Joining writers’ groupsAnd a very special BONUS: The Ph.D. module! BOOK NOW!
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WEEK 1Is this you?
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LET’S FIX THIS … Hmm … maybe a bit too plain?
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It is critical that your desk be positioned precisely!
For optimum inspiration
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IN CASE OF TROUBLE …Hire an architect!
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Sometimes, the ONLY way to do it right is to hire a PROFESSIONAL.
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READY!
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Hmm … not quite! I forgot RITUALS that must be practiced!
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WEEK 2 – STATIONERY & FONTSSelect what most appeals to you! Follow your BLISS!
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FINALLY, READY!
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NOW, WRITE SOMETHIN’!
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Well, maybe a nice brainstorming session?
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FINALLY! Got your ducks in a row …
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Now, start with an OUTLINE …
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Write the INTRODUCTION• Why are you writing this book?
• Who’s gonna read it?
• Give a thumbnail sketch of the topic
• Tell the reader what to expect
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What?! LUNCH – ALREADY?
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OK. I’m back …
No more monkey business!
QUIT STALLING!QUIT STALLING!QUIT STALLING!QUIT STALLING!QUIT STALLING!
Repeat mantra:
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Some basic principles: DISCIPLINE! Keep butt in CHAIR!
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Wait … one more thing …
Gotta check my email, or it will nag me!
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… some HEALTHY snacks!
Keep up your energy!
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BEVERAGES – essential for proper hydration
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WHILE YOU’RE AT IT …How ‘bout some refrigerator archeology?
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WEEK 3Workspace rearrangement.
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Be sure you have enough light!
Position your desk near a window
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…but don’t let it distract you!
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You’re here to WRITE!
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WEEK 4
Argh! Mental block!
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Tips to deal with Mental Blocks!
Take a break from work.Learn a new skill
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Call a friend for inspiration!
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Make a new outline
This time, be more specific! More detail!
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WEEKS 5-9Keep trying!
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WEEK 10 – ADVANCED COURSE
You can’t work in an ugly room!
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PAINT IT!You may need toconsult with a friendabout best colors!
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Ah, yes …Much better!
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ENROLL NOW! CLICK the button to have immediate access, and receive all the following bonuses:
– Members only access ($564.27 value)– Forum to commiserate with other procrastinators
($387 value)– One-on-one consultation with me ($10,453 value)– Personal notebook to record your excuses ($97 value)– A PDF file containing hundreds of good excuses
($1,297 value)
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ENTIRE PACKAGE VALUED AT:More than I can count!
But, if you sign up today, the entire thing is yours forthe unheard-of sum of …
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You are now ready to WRITE!
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FOR MORE TIPS …