Writing: Getting The Words Down On Paper

The other day, I was goofing off instead of writing. I was surfing around the web and found a website by author and writing coach Jacqui Lofthouse. She is pushing an ebook that promises to put an end to writer's block. She thinks many writers suffer from procrastination and call it writers block.

I am a master at procrastination. What she said really hit home. So, I downloaded the first 5 days of her writing advice and excercises from her website and I'm gonna work through them right here on my blog. This way, you and I can both see if she can pull me out of procrastination and help me get my writing down on paper.

The Disclaimer: I do not know Jacqui...never met her. I am not shamelessly promoting her ebook. I don't get a commission. I didn't even buy the ebook, just signed up on her email list and got to download the first 5 days free. You can too. The thing I want to do is stop procrastinating....I want to write more. Jacqui promises she has a way that will teach me to do that, so let's see if it works.

If you want to play along, here is her link: www.thewritingcoach.co.uk

Background: I live out west in Colorado. Yes, it is true, I live in the suburbs...but, I have always been attracted to the western life. I rode a horse once....even camped out in a tent as a kid, so I am going to write a western novel. I've had this idea for quite a while and have never gotten started on it. (procrastination???) This project is what I will work on during these writing exercises.

OK, DAY 1.

The first day, the rule is just write, damn it. (ok, those are my words, not hers.) Jacqui's message for the first day is simple. Get the words down on paper. Don't worry if they are good or bad, just write. Today's exercise is to free write for an hour. Set a timer, turn off the radio and tv, plant the butt in the chair and write. Don't get up for coffee, don't answer the phone or pet the cat. Just write. Get it all down. Don't edit it, just write it. Put it on paper, no matter what.

Tomorrow, I'll let you know what comes out.