In this episode, I dive into how writer's block is often rooted in perfectionism, fear, and a lack of confidence. I stress the importance of prioritizing the act of writing over worrying about quality. Setting small, achievable goals and embracing bad writing as part of the process can help you push through. I also suggest strategies like free writing, changing your environment, and exploring different styles. The key is to keep trying and stay active to overcome that blocked feeling.
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Writer's block is often caused by perfectionism, fear, and a lack of confidence.
Prioritize the act of writing itself, rather than focusing on the quality of the output.
Set small achievable writing goals to make progress.
Embrace bad writing as part of the process and keep trying.
Use strategies like free writing, changing the writing environment, and exploring different writing styles.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Writer's Block and Its Causes
01:04 The Goal of Writing: The Act Itself
03:11 Setting Achievable Writing Goals
04:29 Embracing Bad Writing as Part of the Process
08:24 Techniques to Get Started: Free Writing and Stream of Consciousness
09:32 Separating Emotions from the Writing Process
10:24 Consistently Showing Up and Writing