Procrastination Station

Lisa's Addiction

Thought I would get the week off with a great start. The kiddies occupied. Check. Computer ready to go. Check. Junior Mints in reach. Check. Writing about to commence. Check. Uh, well. First, I have to go on the Internet, you know, just to check email, face book, twitter. The usual suspects. And then it happens. I find myself somewhere I shouldn't be. It's not my fault, really. It's just so good. It's my secret guilty pleasure. Every time I turn on my computer, it's like a siren's song, calling me to abandon my good intentions and cavort in cyberspace. Do the procrastination dance. Tempting. Funny.

What is this guilty pleasure I speak of? What keeps me rooted to my chair engaged in activities other than writing my bestselling novel?

Fan Fiction.

You heard it. Fan Fiction. I discovered this strangely intriguing area of fiction quite by accident a few months ago and have become addicted. Mostly, I read TV fan fiction but there is fan fiction for everything from TV to movies to books. It's amazing. It's addicting. Some of it is absolutely wonderful. Some is horrid. I have to admit, I get off on reading the horrid stuff. It cracks me up and hey, I admire anyone willing to put themselves out there. It takes a lot of guts. Plus, it's a great way sharpen your skills, learn the writing craft. *Blushes* Okay, you caught me. I've tried it. I've written a fanfic. It will never see the light of day. It's just for me. But, I tell you, when I can't find a writing groove, I start fashioning a fanfic and the words flow. It warms up my writing muscles. Plus, it's sooo bloody fun.

Why am I sharing this obvious vice? Not sure. Maybe it's like AA. I need support to conquer my addiction. Maybe it's a form of validation. Like if someone out there shares my addiction, I'll feel better about myself.

I find a lot of my fanfic @www.fanfiction.net

Warning: Highly addicting! Writers looking for a reason to procrastinate are highly susceptible!

Anyone else out there have procrastination addictions? Secret love of fanfic? Share!