A Good Question for Writers

A Good Question

How often have you told yourself you would write a book someday, or a series of essays, or enough poems to fill a book? Keyword here is 'someday.' 

We all have good intentions, but the goal gets farther and farther away as we procrastinate. Yes, we procrastinate. Why don't we get started on those many projects swirling in our minds?

One reason is fear that they won't turn out in reality the way we vision them in our minds.

Another reason is lack of confidence. We don't always trust ourselves to do what we dream about. 

Yet another reason is lack of time.

And one more--lack of discipline. 

Still another--spreading ourselves too thin, taking on too many activities.

Another--we're waiting for the project in mind becomes more clear before we start the first draft.

As you see, there are many reasons that we delay starting a new writing project. Have you been guilty of any of them? I imagine that nearly all of us can say yes to one or more. I've found that the longer I delay getting started, the easier it is to let the project stay as an idea in the recesses of my mind. 

Think about a writing project you would like to start someday. Ah, there is that word again--someday. Our photo today asks a good question. "If not now, when?" It seems a good one to put on a piece of paper or cardboard and post in your working space where you'll see it on a daily basis. Let it nag you into writing that first draft. 

If not now, when?" A very good question.