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PROCRASTINATION FOR CREATIVE WRITERS The Complete 10-Week Course Yael Eylat-Tanaka

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PROCRASTINATION FOR CREATIVE WRITERS

The Complete 10-Week Course

Yael Eylat-Tanaka

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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 …