27 April 2012

Why I Can't Finish My Novel


Well now, this was a fun exercise. I wanted to find out what exactly was keeping me from completing my first novel. After approximately one week of logging my activities, I've discovered a really interesting profile and the reason behind my procrastination.



I’ll keep this one short because it is a Friday and it is time to drink beer and hang out at Geo’s Pool & Pub.

If you are having a hard time keeping disciplined about your writing, feel free to share your percentages. You don’t have to do it in a graphic like I did, just post it in the comments. J

Happy Writing!
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25 comments:

  1. rena traxelApril 27, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Haha! I like the "watching people at flea market." My biggest distraction with getting my novel done is I have too many projects and I also like TV.

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    1. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 3:29 PM

      I can't believe I read more than I write, but hey, I love to be entertained. The flea market is the secret to lasting happiness. I absolutely love the people there. It's not a business, it's a way of life! Thanks for stopping by. An idea for you would be to chart the amount of time you spend on each project. Then the chart will show you which one is most important to you and you can concentrate on that one, make it your priority. Look at me, trying to give advice! Psssh, I'll stop. :D

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  2. Intangible HeartsApril 27, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Wow, I think I have you beat on some of the TV watching and emails. Very cute. I don't want to waste your time. Your pie chart makes me think of pie. Maybe I'll bake one. Have a great day Diane!

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    1. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 3:36 PM

      I have to admit, I do some of my emailing and texting while at work! :)

      Save me a piece!

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  3. Kelly HashwayApril 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Right now editing for my clients is keeping me from writing my new WIP. But I'm not complaining--too much. I love editing and it's still writing related.

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    1. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 5:27 PM

      Editing is my favorite part. I don't know why it didn't show up on my chart! :)

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  4. Karla GomezApril 27, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    What's getting to me at the moment is school finals. Someone do it for me! Hahah :( *serious* But I do try to focus what little time I can on writing and editing. So help me God.

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    1. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 7:16 PM

      I feel ya, Karla. Your name in the same area with the word God makes me think of a fictional character I created named Karma. :)

      Thanks for stopping by and reminding me of this character. I might want to post her shorts sometime!

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  5. Dwight OkitaApril 28, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    I like the pie chart. There are plenty of ways to procrastinate! I'm trying to get the hang of blog hopping. I'm also a novelist. Self published one novel, and revising a second.

    http://dwightokita2011.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      I have a few blog hopping posts in which you can participate. Just search blog hop or blog chain in my search bar above and join the fun. Even the archive ones get you out there meeting other fellow bloggers.

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  6. randi leeApril 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    What a great pie chart! I love it. I can definitely attest to the "working" being a good 50% of why I can't finish. 25% more is probably procrastination-- a terrible habit I am currently trying to remedy (I think I'm doing a good job, this problem was most likely closer to 30% a month ago!)

    Playing with my dog is another huge one-- but they're alone so much during the day that I feel bad not giving them love when I get home :(

    Hmm... another part of the equation? Re-watching the last several seasons of 30Rock on Netflix ;)

    Great post! Got me thinking about what I need to do (or stop doing!) to get this WIP finished!

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    1. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 12:09 PM

      A couple of years ago reality TV was my addiction,Randi!😍

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  7. DebApril 29, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I love the pie chart. I'm a terrible slacker. I was going to join the national Procrastinators Club but I waited too long and my application expired.

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  8. Carol ErvinApril 29, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Good to see that drinking beer (4%) beats housework (3%).

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  9. magic mintMay 1, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    Hmmm. What to cut out, eh?

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  10. Unpublished LifeMay 1, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    This is such a great graph ... and oh ... it hits very close to home!

    I miss Dr Phil ...

    Good luck and keep writing!

    http://unpublishedworksofme.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. Debra Gray-ElliottMay 5, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    I have an award for you. You can pick up here:
    http://highheelshotflashes.blogspot.com/2012/05/kreativ-blogger-award.html

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  12. Kim DalferesMay 6, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Top distractions include house porn of all types, estate sales, a day job, the dog, the Noles, and the hubby - not necessarily in that order. Keep at it, I promise you that having a finished book in your hand is the best rush ever! But don't give up Geo's Pool & Pub, sounds like a great place.

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2012 at 11:05 AM

      Thanks, Kim! I look forward to completing it. :)

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  13. Holly from 300 Pounds DownMay 10, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I get distracted easily too and I had never thought to do it up statistically but it's a good idea. Undoubtedly I would find time is being wasted somewhere!!

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