Taking part in a write-in

So, write-ins. Why do we do them?

We do them because they help us and they help other writers.

Write-ins can be silent or noisy. It depends on what's needed. If you're in a procrastination hole, then sometimes talking out the issues can be helpful to break the hold of indecision or avoidance.

Because that can be what procrastination is. I once wrote a scene that was so heartbreaking that I had to give it a few days. But that's not procrastination. That's recovery.

A write-in with a fellow writer - or fellow writers - can yield great results. Because brainstorming is one way of breaking procrastination or move a writer past avoidance.

Write-ins can also contain writing sprints, where writers take time to get down as many words as possible.

Write-ins are a great community resource.

I've been participating in a write-in twice weekly for a year and through that time I have broken through a lot of procrastinations and stopped avoiding things. I have had many conversations with some wonderful writers across the world and those writers have helped move my tales forward.

I have been able to help writers get past their blocks and stop avoiding their issues, too.

This is what a write-in is about - writers helping writers to overcome problems with writing.

My writing has grown since participating in this particular write-in just like any other write-in I've been involved in. It's a great way to connect with like-minded people who could have similar struggles to your own.