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There are 5 kinds of perfectionists (according to an NPR Life Kit episode) and I know a writer for each one. Let's discuss procrastination, perfectionism, & creativity!
0:00 I'm back and procrastinating more than ever!
1:40 What does "perfect" mean (and why it's the enemy of good)
3:59 The classic perfectionist
4:35 The intense perfectionist
4:54 Where I see most of my writer friends in the remaining 3 categories...
5:04 The procrastinator perfectionist
6:30 The messy perfectionist (hi, it's me)
8:50 The Parisian perfectionist
9:47 Taking the quiz to TRULY determine what kind of perfectionist I am...
11:33 Wrap-up thoughts about how writers are shown in media, my struggles, and questions for youuuu!
☟↓ QUESTIONS & LINKS FOR YOU BELOOOOOW! ↓☟
D I S C U S S I O N Q U E S T I O N S :
What kind of perfectionist are you? Do you feel like you fit in one of the 5 that Katherine detailed? TAKE THE QUIZ (linked below) and let me know if you also get a mix!
How have your perfectionist tendencies affected your writing, stories, or other creativity? What are tools that you've used to help you and can you share?? Bahaha.
L I N K S M E N T I O N E D :
The Life Kit episode: open.spotify.com/episode/7HlEOMoCVtyghjBZc5UsiD?si=2b8f07d5c26e464e
More about Katherine Morgan Schafler: perfectionistsguide.com/new-page-2
The quiz: perfectionistsguide.com/quiz
Her book: goodreads.com/en/book/show/60880794
The article where I initially found the link to the quiz: cnbc.com/2023/01/17/psychotherapist-shares-the-5-types-of-perfectionism-and-why-perfectionism-is-a-superpower.html
F I N D M E O N L I N E :
❤️ Instagram: instagram.com/katecavanaughwrites
🧡 Newsletter: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/g9v6s9
💛 Twitch: twitch.tv/katecavanaughwrites
💚 Patreon: patreon.com/katecavanaugh
💙 Website: https://readwriteroam.blog
💜 Medium: medium.com/@katecavanaughwrites
🎥 E Q U I P M E N T U S E D & W H A T I W R I T E W I T H :
*My bullet journal / writing & travel notebook: amzn.to/2UkrF0r
*My main camera for vlogging and time-lapse: amzn.to/321RbtW
Scrivener for my word processing needs: literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
*My "rainbow pens": amzn.to/2ZAiWIw
*My tiny camera with a gimbal for on-the-go and motion-lapse: amzn.to/2ZtQzzF
Aeon Timeline to create visual timelines for my stories: aeontimeline.com
*these are affiliate links, where I receive a small commission that helps the channel! Feel free to ignore. :)
💌 S N A I L M A I L M E :
PO Box 1022
607 E. Blanco Road
Boerne, TX 78006
#authortube #writing #writingcommunity
There are 5 kinds of perfectionists (according to an NPR Life Kit episode) and I know a writer for each one. Let's discuss procrastination, perfectionism, & creativity!
0:00 I'm back and procrastinating more than ever!
1:40 What does "perfect" mean (and why it's the enemy of good)
3:59 The classic perfectionist
4:35 The intense perfectionist
4:54 Where I see most of my writer friends in the remaining 3 categories...
5:04 The procrastinator perfectionist
6:30 The messy perfectionist (hi, it's me)
8:50 The Parisian perfectionist
9:47 Taking the quiz to TRULY determine what kind of perfectionist I am...
11:33 Wrap-up thoughts about how writers are shown in media, my struggles, and questions for youuuu!
☟↓ QUESTIONS & LINKS FOR YOU BELOOOOOW! ↓☟
D I S C U S S I O N Q U E S T I O N S :
What kind of perfectionist are you? Do you feel like you fit in one of the 5 that Katherine detailed? TAKE THE QUIZ (linked below) and let me know if you also get a mix!
How have your perfectionist tendencies affected your writing, stories, or other creativity? What are tools that you've used to help you and can you share?? Bahaha.
L I N K S M E N T I O N E D :
The Life Kit episode: open.spotify.com/episode/7HlEOMoCVtyghjBZc5UsiD?si=2b8f07d5c26e464e
More about Katherine Morgan Schafler: perfectionistsguide.com/new-page-2
The quiz: perfectionistsguide.com/quiz
Her book: goodreads.com/en/book/show/60880794
The article where I initially found the link to the quiz: cnbc.com/2023/01/17/psychotherapist-shares-the-5-types-of-perfectionism-and-why-perfectionism-is-a-superpower.html
F I N D M E O N L I N E :
❤️ Instagram: instagram.com/katecavanaughwrites
🧡 Newsletter: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/g9v6s9
💛 Twitch: twitch.tv/katecavanaughwrites
💚 Patreon: patreon.com/katecavanaugh
💙 Website: https://readwriteroam.blog
💜 Medium: medium.com/@katecavanaughwrites
🎥 E Q U I P M E N T U S E D & W H A T I W R I T E W I T H :
*My bullet journal / writing & travel notebook: amzn.to/2UkrF0r
*My main camera for vlogging and time-lapse: amzn.to/321RbtW
Scrivener for my word processing needs: literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
*My "rainbow pens": amzn.to/2ZAiWIw
*My tiny camera with a gimbal for on-the-go and motion-lapse: amzn.to/2ZtQzzF
Aeon Timeline to create visual timelines for my stories: aeontimeline.com
*these are affiliate links, where I receive a small commission that helps the channel! Feel free to ignore. :)
💌 S N A I L M A I L M E :
PO Box 1022
607 E. Blanco Road
Boerne, TX 78006
#authortube #writing #writingcommunity
