how to overcome executive dysfuction to write a book?

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I know this topic has posted before but I have a different problem with the ED and writing

My problem is three fold.
1) is how do I organize the book...when I am so disorganized?
2) how do I organize my time when I am so disorganized?
3) what I have to say might likely piss some close people off because they disagree with me which adds to the stalling

I want to write it in short stories because I read short stories but there is soooo much to say and I did a timeline and with just a few paragraphs describing each event...the timeline is 80 pages long! Should I just decide to write it in a series or how should I do this?

I sincerely hope my reply to your post isn't too depressing. It's like you've been reading my mind. I've recently become aware of the existence of Executive Dysfunction--and, by extension, that I suffer from it--and have been considering blogging/writing a book about it. I also have similar reservations about following through, such as concern over fallout from people close to me. And I'm sure we're not the only ones who have thought of doing this.

On the bright side, I've made a few failed attempts, but haven't come anywhere close to an 80-page outline. I highly commend you on your ability to follow through to the extent that you already have and hope you keep going with it,

Cheers!

Problem 3 needs to be dealt with by itself. Do you want to say what you have to say or do you want to avoid offending people? It's a hard choice sometimes, but pick one and go with it. You don't have to pick saying what you want to say, but if you do decide that's more important, realize that all your actions have consequences and you're making the choice to do what's more important to you and that all important choices carry negative consequences.

For problem 2, goals and a schedule. Instead of "I'll find time to write my book," resolve something like "at seven pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, I will sit down to write until I've done a page."

Dandilion...thanks for the schedule idea. ya the offending folks one is a sticker...I wish I could say what needs to be said without my family thinking I am publicly nuts and then embarrasing them by assocation