Writing a book while being a perfectionist

I’m learning a lot about myself through this book-writing process.

I’ve said often that I’m a recovering perfectionist and now I’m learning that when I’m under pressure, Perfectionism wants to rear her head.

An example…

When I thought about what I wanted to include in this book, I thought about who my reader might be. Someone who is likely overwhelmed due to disorganisation.

Such a person is not going to want to pore through every single thing I know about organising.

Bear in mind, I could quite easily write a short book about paper, another about email, etc.

So I purposed to keep it short and to the point.

I wrote the book and all was well.

Now in the reviewing process, I find myself wanting to add reams and reams more and I’ve had to reel in that perfectionistic streak and keep to my original purpose.

Just thought you’d like to know that I go through the same things you do.

Living an intentional life takes work. Hard work.

I’ve got some good momentum going now and I think it’ll only take another 4 – 6 hours before I am print-ready 🙂

I could be wrong but I’m not going to put myself under pressure as it’s all self-induced 🙂

 

Although it would be really nice to have this whole thing off my to-do list before the end of the year, right?!

Are you a perfectionist?

Do you still think it’s a good thing to be one?

Which of your goals do you want to cross off your 2011 to-do list?

PS Do you need help?

It worked

Did you see my post about the washi tape binder clips on Friday?

I kept to my word which means the reason I was able to post is that I finished the 3 things on my book to-do list.

Yay me!

The public accountability worked so well (because I did a few extra things too) that I’ve decided to let you help hold me accountable again this week.

This week I need to:

  1. format the content according to guidelines
  2. add some additional information (I noticed they want some extra bits and bobs)
  3. merge two sections that have similar content into one

I’m giving myself until Friday 🙂

Until then, have a wonderful week!

 

 

 

How are YOU doing on your November goals?

You are my accountability

Sometimes I’m slow.

This would be one of those times.

Some of you know I’ve wanted to write a book.

The book was done in July this year and still needs a couple of things done before being ready to publish:

  1. proofreading
  2. write back and front matter (ha! it doesn’t even have a name yet)
  3. buy ISBN number
  4. book and pay designer to do the cover
  5. someone has to format it for the Kindle
  6. someone has to put it onto Amazon
  7. the book needs to go to print

Of course, aside from all that, I have to do some marketing of the book on this and other blogs, etc, etc.

Anyway, there are things on that list that I can do… I just haven’t.

 

And it’s just occurred to me – I need to make myself accountable in a public forum to get those things done.

The thing that most motivates me is accountability – how about you?

So here it is – I’m not going to blog on this blog until 2, 3 and 4 are done. The rest of those items are dependent on other people.

My aim is to see you back here on Friday…. 🙂 wish me well.

Do you want to be in my book?

I thought it might be a good idea to include some of your stories in my book.

So…

If you’ve been inspired by one of my posts and you’ve made changes in your own home/ life as a result, I want to hear from you.

For example

Maybe you read my post on sentimental organising four YEARS ago and you’ve since gotten rid of the old t-shirts from your university days…

or maybe you were inspired by how I organise with cereal boxes

I want to hear from you!

Please send me your submission and I’ll be in touch.

marcia @ organisingqueen . com

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