I think procrastination can be a really helpful creative tool.

I think procrastination can be a really helpful creative tool. So when I procrastinate, I try to do it with intention. I'm like, “For the next hour and a half, I'm going to procrastinate.” I think my writing tends to be stronger after that because I'm giving myself the time and the space to ideate and create. When I procrastinate, it’s a lot of going on social media — I love a good meme, so [I’ll look at] Saint Hoax, for example — maybe binge-watching some show or spending time watching funny dog videos on YouTube.

AMANDA GORMAN