Comments on: 4 Tips for Overcoming Perfectionism for Writers http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/ Tips for writers, freelancers, and novelists paired with quips from successful authors, to help you write better! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:26:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: L.S. http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/#comment-15379 L.S. Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:42:42 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/?p=514#comment-15379 Overcoming procrastination for writers is really hard. Thank you for these tips. Overcoming procrastination for writers is really hard. Thank you for these tips.

]]> By: Overcoming Writer’s Block - 8 Ways to Start Writing, and Keep Writing http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/#comment-4436 Overcoming Writer’s Block - 8 Ways to Start Writing, and Keep Writing Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:04:26 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/?p=514#comment-4436 [...] Learn how to overcome perfectionism. “Many an article was never written because of the writer’s fear of not being good [...] [...] Learn how to overcome perfectionism. “Many an article was never written because of the writer’s fear of not being good [...]

]]> By: Writers and the Blank Page - 6 Tips for Writing a First Draft http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/#comment-4434 Writers and the Blank Page - 6 Tips for Writing a First Draft Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:26:43 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/?p=514#comment-4434 [...] for creativity.” – Claire Bardos, screenplay writer. Indeed — if you’re a writer who wrestles with perfectionism, you may be paralyzed by the thought of the blank [...] [...] for creativity.” – Claire Bardos, screenplay writer. Indeed — if you’re a writer who wrestles with perfectionism, you may be paralyzed by the thought of the blank [...]

]]> By: The Perils of Perfectionism and How to Overcome It http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/#comment-3844 The Perils of Perfectionism and How to Overcome It Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:10:24 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/?p=514#comment-3844 [...] her post focuses on writing, it really applies to all facets of life. You can enjoy the entire post here. Try to fail more often! “One of my wishes for my students is that they should fail more [...] [...] her post focuses on writing, it really applies to all facets of life. You can enjoy the entire post here. Try to fail more often! “One of my wishes for my students is that they should fail more [...]

]]> By: Rick http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/#comment-2401 Rick Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:50:22 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/?p=514#comment-2401 Perfectionism is why I don't start my own blog. My writing doesn't seem good enough. Perfectionism is why I don’t start my own blog. My writing doesn’t seem good enough.

]]> By: Laurie PK http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/#comment-2390 Laurie PK Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:04:16 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/?p=514#comment-2390 Hi Tumblemoose, thanks for your comment! I'm definitely not a perfectionist either...in fact, I tend to overlook the details for the big picture and am usually in a hurry to get things done. Not traits of perfectionism, to be sure. India, good luck with overcoming perfectionism. I hope you find what works, and welcome your comments and questions anytime! Laurie .-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/QuipsTipsForFreelanceWriters/~3/U528o_mV6sg/" rel="nofollow">5 Essential Tips for Better Writing From a Publication Coach</a> =-. Hi Tumblemoose, thanks for your comment! I’m definitely not a perfectionist either…in fact, I tend to overlook the details for the big picture and am usually in a hurry to get things done. Not traits of perfectionism, to be sure.

India, good luck with overcoming perfectionism. I hope you find what works, and welcome your comments and questions anytime!

Laurie
.-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..5 Essential Tips for Better Writing From a Publication Coach =-.

]]> By: India http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/#comment-2383 India Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:25:53 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/?p=514#comment-2383 Hi, I struggle with perfectionism in all aspects of my life -- not just writing. Thanks for these tips! India Hi,

I struggle with perfectionism in all aspects of my life — not just writing. Thanks for these tips!

India

]]> By: Queercents » Blog Archive » Being a Perfectionist Got You Stuck? http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/#comment-1287 Queercents » Blog Archive » Being a Perfectionist Got You Stuck? Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:38:40 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/?p=514#comment-1287 [...] get paid (if they are writing for a living). The Adventurous Writer has great advice and 4 Tips for Overcoming Perfectionism for Writers. These tips are excellent not only for writers but for any creative professional (and frankly all [...] [...] get paid (if they are writing for a living). The Adventurous Writer has great advice and 4 Tips for Overcoming Perfectionism for Writers. These tips are excellent not only for writers but for any creative professional (and frankly all [...]

]]> By: Tumblemoose http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/4-tips-for-overcoming-perfectionism-for-writers/#comment-956 Tumblemoose Thu, 14 May 2009 04:15:51 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/?p=514#comment-956 Hi Laurie, I'm *so* not a perfectionist. This can work to my disadvantage at times, but overall it helps me to keep my sanity. When it's time for a re-write, when it's time to submit final to the editor - yes, I strive for perfection. George <abbr><em>Tumblemoose’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TumblemooseProductions/~3/LQ94p5wp0ZI/" rel="nofollow">The Flash Fiction e-book is published</a></abbr></em> Hi Laurie,

I’m *so* not a perfectionist. This can work to my disadvantage at times, but overall it helps me to keep my sanity.

When it’s time for a re-write, when it’s time to submit final to the editor – yes, I strive for perfection.

George

Tumblemoose’s last blog post..The Flash Fiction e-book is published

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