March 15, 2010 | Reading is FUNdamental,SARK-ism,Sunday Scribblings,The 4-1-1 on Me,Writing Movements,writing workshops
Today’s word of the day is brought to you by Sunday Scribblings: The book that changed everything
Make Your Creative Dreams REAL
A Plan for Procrastinators, Perfectionists, Busy People, Avoiders, and People Who Would Rather Sleep All Day
by SARK
May 2004, Simon and Schuster, ISBN: 0743229215
First of all, I’d like to point out that SARK is one of my favorite authors and literary crush. I am a SARK disciple and pray at the alter of SARK. If she were a cult, I’d join and never look back. I’ve met her several times and have had the pleasure of attending a couple of her workshops. And each time, I’ve come away feeling energized. She has the most amazing presence. Her regular attire of lounge pajamas could be the reason, but I’m sure that’s only part of her charm.
This book changed everything…for my writing. Because SARK (a.k.a. Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) introduces the Micro Movement Wheel.Click image for bigger view
It’s to help you complete a huge task in increments of 5 sec-5 mins. As you can see in this example, the “dream” is in the middle and each of the 12 sections has a task. Each of these can take 5 sec-5 mins, until eventually, you get further every time and have reached your “dream”.
I applied this activity to my writing, but call it Writing Movements. When I actually have Writing Movements, they get posted here. The results of the Writing Movements, not the actual writing itself. I’m superstitious like that. But I digress…
It works! I’ve finally found something that works for me! Hallelujah, praise the Lord, pass the biscuits!
I use this when:
1) I’m not feeling very productive
2) Trying to crack through writer’s block
3) Procrastinating about writing.
This book was made for me because my other middle name is Procrastination (it’s just not on my birth certificate). I love all this woman’s books, but this one has a special pocket of my heart. The one for writing.
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James Steerforth says:
Thanks for introducing me to an interesting author and book!
rob kistner says:
Enjoyed this, thank you for sharing…
…rob
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Janetta Blonsky says:
Sonny is my favorite person on the show, Sonny with a chance is awesome! Thanks for your blog, I enjoyed this post!
Debbie Rigaud says:
Hi Celise,
This sounds like the book for me. And such an encouraging concept! Thanks for sharing.
Ira Storment says:
You really have something here. This has me thinking about some possibilities. Thanks
Lonna Mullee says:
Great website. I have learned so much about you. Pete
Carson Diaz says:
Great blog! – much appreciated.