Are you a writer who does not write? Most writers are unequivocally a well-versed procrastinator. It is a notorious occupational hazard that hampers us from sitting down in front of our computer as every fictional character and idea we have created begs for our time and attention. And while we are well-aware of their nagging demand, we continue to ignore the need to get down to work. Instead we stalk people on Facebook, relentlessly scrolling through every post while switching to Twitter to read as much updates as possible. Not to mention the superfluous viral videos that are so irresistible to put off for later. By the time, we have done all these, the day is over and we are left at the companion of our still blank space and a blinking cursor. We have failed yet again to fight distractions. Are you an active or a passive procrastinator? Frank Partnoy, a professor from the University of San Diego and author of the book Wait: The Art and Science of Delay, reasoned that procrastination is a good thing as long as you are an active procrastinator who delays other tasks in order to accommodate the important ones. This means that … Continue reading Procrastination: Every Writer’s Struggle and How to Liberate Yourself from It