Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they will look forward to the trip. Procrastination is tactful. Be my guest as I unveil this unwelcome yet very common monster among writers– procrastination.

Did you know that 1 out of 5 people procrastinate so badly that they can easily jeopardize their jobs, relationships and careers? Funny enough, 20% of individuals admit to being fond of procrastination. A famous quote by Les Brown says it all:

“The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid to take the first step, keep with the problem, or determined to carry…