The Number One Dreamkiller for New (and experienced) Freelance Writers

And the 4 best ways to beat this monster for good

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It doesn’t matter how dedicated, committed, focused, or strong you may think you are; this bad boy will reach out from under your proverbial writing bed and snatch you when you least expect it.

This debilitating habit can keep you from reaching your goals and fulfilling your potential as a writer. Freelance writer or ghostwriter, it doesn’t matter. You see, procrastination is waiting and watching for just the right moment to emerge.

But there are ways to overcome procrastination and achieve your writing goals.

What is Procrastination?

Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished.

It is often associated with laziness, lack of motivation, and feelings of inadequacy. And if we’re being honest here, it could be related to you believing you have more important things to do, like wash the car, watch grass grow, or pick up a quart of milk even though you already have milk.

You’re not alone, though, because we all procrastinate from time to time.

It’s a natural human tendency to want to avoid complex tasks, or those that we…