Conquer Procrastination: How to Appreciate Your Writing Time

Learn how to conquer procrastination and get writing! [Web Version »]( [Guide to Literary Agents 2018]( [Name]( Conquer Procrastination: How to Appreciate Your Writing Time If you are avoiding writing, if you tell yourself you don't have enough time, try the following: Write a short description of what is waiting for you at your desk. What will happen when you sit down to write? Remember: Writing is never about what happens, but what it feels like when something happens. It may help to imagine a stand-in for you, a character who is a writer. In this case, use he or she instead of I. Teach your readers why this writer isn't writing. Help them understand why she avoids doing what she likes to do. [Continue reading.]( [Agent Spotlight: Eva Scalzo]( [Name]( Eva Scalzo at Speilburg Literary Agency is open to queries! She is currently seeking romance novels where the tension is less about the relationship and more about the obstacles outside of the relationship, as well as multicultural romance and strong, smart female leads. She's also open to YA novels, especially contemporary, paranormal, science fiction, mystery/suspense and fantasy. [Read More...]( [Write Naked]( [Write Naked]( With a mix of craft instruction and personal essays, New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst reveals her pathway to success and the inspiration you need to thrive. $16.99 [BUY]( [SHOP]( [Damn Fine Story]( Using a mix of personal stories, pop fiction examples, and traditional storytelling terms, Chuck Wendig will help you internalize the feel of powerful storytelling. $17.99 [BUY]( [DIY MFA]( [DIY MFA]( In DIY MFA, you'll learn to combine the three main components of an MFA to craft compelling stories, engage readers, and publish your work. $19.99 [BUY]( [7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Ruth Emmie Lang]( [Name]( "As writers, we like to hunker down in the echo chambers of our own imaginations. We are protective of our stories. We don't want them (or us) to get hurt. Take it from someone whose feelings have been hurt a lot: constructive feedback builds character, both for the writer and her work." [Read More...]( [Cris Freese]( Cris Freese Cris Freese is the managing editor for Writer's Digest Books and Writer's Market. He edits Guide to Literary Agents (both online and in print) and Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market. Follow him on Twitter [@crisfreese](. This email was sent to: {EMAIL} by: F+W, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 200 Blue Ash, OH, 45242 USA [Unsubscribe or Manage Subscriptions]( | [Update Profile]( | [Web Version »]( We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy.](