How I did it: For years I had procrastinated and then one day I just sat down and did.  I focused, shutting everything else out.  I used all of my extra time to write the play.

Lessons & tips: If you want to write a play I recommend:

1. Write about something that you're passionate about, otherwise you will never be motivated enough to complete it.

2. Set aside time for writing your play everyday until it's completed.  If you don't make an "appointment with writing" you will never do it because life gets so busy.

3.  Make yourself accountable to someone by telling others that you intend to write a play.

4. Set a definite goal with a date to finish the play.

5. Forget about writing something perfect.  Your first goal should be to write a really bad 1st draft. That way you will be more relaxed and more likely to finish it without getting bogged down with perfectionism.

6. Never censor yourself.  Challenge yourself by writing about what others may think is "crazy."

Resources: Check out the book:  "The Power of One"

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