Comments on: 8 Tips for Breaking Bad Writing Habits

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:18:08 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Gina — how exciting, that you and your writing partner are editing your novel! A writing partner is a fantastic way to stay disciplined and break those bad writing habits….I look forward to hearing how it goes….
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By: Gina Magini

Gina Magini — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:48:27 +0000

Helpful article. It seemed I was coming up with great ideas and then thinking about those ideas instead of finishing my current project. Now I am simply writing down the ideas so I won’t forget them, but I don’t dwell on them. I am saving them for the future. I think you are right on target about making a plan. That’s what my co-writer and I have done and we are now in the editing process of our novel. As for my solitary efforts, I have been undisciplined. Thanks for a great article. It sets my feet on the right path.

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By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:34:19 +0000

You’re welcome, Philip — I hope they help you become a successful writer
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By: Philip M.

Philip M. — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:49:21 +0000

Wow! Absolutely helpful! Thanks for sharing these tips!

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By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:18:16 +0000

Ah yes, Catherine….that critical inner voice will paralyze you every time! The trick is to see it as a bad writing habit — and not the truth of who you are as a writer. Good luck with your action plan.

I, too, need to create a well-defined action plan. My writing goals are a little too airy. I need to break them down into those small, achieveable steps that goal gurus are always talking about.

And thanks for the thought about bad writing periods, George! Like with anything, I guess our writing habits go through good and bad stages. The trick is to survive a bad writing stage without letting it destroy your goals or motivation.

Interesting — thanks, you guys!
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By: Tumblemoose

Tumblemoose — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:44:18 +0000

Laurie,

I think most writers go through periods of bad writing habits. Some folks get it figured out and others can’t seem to ever get past the barrier.

I like the idea of changing things up to get things moving again. If you’ve been writing in the morning, switch to late at night. If you’ve been writing in the same room for a while, move the whole kit and kaboodle up to the kitchen table for a week.

I think I read somewhere that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. I guess that’s an off shoot of what Dr. Herman said.

Cheers

George
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By: Catherine Franz

Catherine Franz — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:07:44 +0000

Great article! Thank you for writing it. I was inspired to tackle one of my bad habits by letting go of the critical voice and starting a plan of action. Only have three things on it but they are big things, now I need to break them down. .-= Catherine Franz´s last blog ..A Movie You Must See! =-.