E39 - Write Your Book Like You Read One—Let Your Words Surprise You.

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode, we dive into a refreshing mindset shift for writers: Write like you read. Whether you're crafting fiction or non-fiction, approaching your book with curiosity, imagination, and conversational flow can not only make the writing process more enjoyable, but also make your words resonate more deeply with your readers. We talk about how letting your story unfold like a movie in your mind or a conversation with a friend can lead to powerful creative breakthroughs and a stronger connection to your work.

Key Points Discussed:

• The Movie in Your Head: How visualizing your scenes like a movie can help fiction writers write immersive, emotionally rich stories.
• Scene Spontaneity: Embracing unplanned moments that emerge during writing can be a sign of creative flow.
• Write Like You Read: Letting the next scene or paragraph surprise you, just like when you're reading a great book.
• Fiction Writing Tips - the movie mindset.
• Non-Fiction Writing Tips - the conversation mindset.
• Avoiding Perfectionism: Writing your first draft is about freedom, not flawlessness. Editing will come later.
• Why Writing Like This Helps: It reduces overwhelm, unlocks creativity, and makes writing more enjoyable and sustainable.

Takeaways:

• Your story might already know what it wants to be. Let it lead you.
• First drafts are not for perfection—they're for discovery.
• Writing like you're reading (or watching a movie or talking to a friend) brings joy back into the creative process.
• Let your writing breathe—you’re not just crafting words, you’re crafting an experience.
• The goal is not to control the story, but to collaborate with it.
• Whether you’re a panster or a plotter, surprise is your friend.
• Write from a place of curiosity, not control.

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