The Surprising Secret To Achieving Your Writing Goals Faster

Unlocking the Power of Positive Social Pressure!

Shelby Sullivan
4 min readMay 31, 2023

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Whether it’s a looming manuscript submission or a self-imposed writing goal, the pressure to deliver can be overwhelming. Finding effective strategies to overcome these challenges can be difficult — so why do it all alone?

Let’s talk about improving your deadline-meeting goals with positive social pressure (PSP)!

What is Positive Social Pressure?

Positive social pressure refers to the influence and motivation we derive from the support and encouragement of others. When we have someone to answer to, it keeps us focused and driven.

Knowing that others know our intentions pushes us to stay committed and work harder. It’s like having a supportive team by our side, which can make a significant difference in achieving what we set out to do!

For example, many authors or bloggers join writing groups! By participating in a #WritingCommunity or collaborating with fellow writers, we enter a (hopefully) supportive environment to share experiences, exchange insights, and receive constructive feedback.

This camaraderie and sense of shared purpose can inspire and motivate us to overcome procrastination…

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Shelby Sullivan
Shelby Sullivan

Written by Shelby Sullivan

Hey, I'm Shelby! I'm a professional writer, editor, blogger, and cover designer. Learn to make book covers and contact me at linktr.ee/sulliwrites !

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