Comments on: On The Importance of Procrastination – Guest Post by Katherine Howe

By: Vasilly

Vasilly — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:13:23 +0000

I love this post! I'm definitely a procrastinator. I don't feel guilty about it most of the time since procrastinating helps me do more of the things that I love. .-= Vasilly´s last blog ..Library Loot June 12th Edition =-.

By: Molly

Molly — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:01:38 +0000

I am a procrastinator (although I would say a controlled procrastinator) – and I used to feel so guilty. I would try to start projects early, complete them early, etc. But then I noticed something. My creative juices did not really start flowing until the deadline loomed closer and closer. So I found that even though I was trying to “get ahead” – I was still behind because I would think of additional components to add right up until the last minute.

Now-a-days I have learned to live with my procrastination. I do not feel guilty that I am not “doing anything” because I know my brain is thinking even if I have nothing physical to show for it. Once I get close to deadline I then sit down and start producing. It is a stressful few days, but it is a system that works for me.
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By: BOOKS AND MOVIES » Bookish links for Saturday, June 13, 2009

BOOKS AND MOVIES » Bookish links for Saturday, June 13, 2009 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:56:35 +0000

[...] Jen at Devourer of Books has a guest post by Katherine Howe, author of The Physick Book of Deliverance [...]

By: The Lifeguard

The Lifeguard — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:48:50 +0000

I used to be a crastinator; but, then I went pro.

I am glad to see that something so good–Physick Book–can come from something that is viewed so negatively by society as a whole.

Frankly, what is seen by many as the wasting of time can be a truly productive activity. It allows for a step back, a chance to explore the world; and, with luck , create something wonderful.

Well done.
.-= The Lifeguard´s last blog ..HFWTFMF?!? =-.

By: gaby317

gaby317 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:33:30 +0000

Great post! I read this through Barnes & Noble's First Look program and really enjoyed it. It's great seeing that so many other people take to it too. .-= gaby317´s last blog ..Book Review: Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon =-.

By: Ali

Ali — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:26:43 +0000

But what do you do when the thing you're procrastinating on is finishing the novel? [rq=1418,0,blog][/rq]Flaubert vs. the Oysters A Journey into Flaubert's Normandy

By: Bibliomom

Bibliomom — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:41:45 +0000

I so want to read this book.
[rq=580,0,blog][/rq]I Promise!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:32:53 +0000

I like how this lady thinks! I berate myself for procrasination, but I think she has a much healthier approach! BTW, they mentioned this book as a hot summer read on GMA this morning! [rq=302,0,blog][/rq]A guest post with Richard Aaron, author of "Gauntlet"

By: Ruth @ Bookish Ruth

Ruth @ Bookish Ruth — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:31:44 +0000

What a great post. I’m a definite procrastinator but it does have its advantages sometimes, as you’ve so clearly outlined here. My mom used to tell my dad that he had two speeds: “slow” and “stop”. I am definitely my father’s daughter, but my “slow” and “stop” is “rush” and “enjoy”.

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By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:00:12 +0000

Great post and Katherine - I loved your book. Thought it was a great example of how wonderful American historical fiction can be! Michele’s last blog post..The Classics --- Argggghhhh!