Yes. And no. There’s no doubt that a deadline creates urgency. Sometimes the urgency generates enough energy to propel a blocked writer out of paralysis and into action. Sometimes that action is writing. But breaking out of paralysis doesn’t necessarily mean all resistance is gone. A paralyzed writer may move into action, but that action … More Can a Deadline Cure Writer’s Block?
Struggling with writer’s block and other forms of resistance can be frustrating and exhausting. So why not just give up? Because solving your resistance could mean you get a few more chapters – not just in your book – but in your life! According to a recent study (Journal of Aging and Health, June 2012), … More Why Bother with Writer’s Block? Because Creative People Live Longer!
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I’m gong on the air! Friday, August 10 2012, I’ll be a guest on Writers’ Voice radio show at KRUU, 100.1 FM with hosts Monica Hadley and Caroline Kilbourn. The show will broadcast live from 1 to 2 pm CST at 100.1 FM and stream live at www.kruufm.com (Just click on the Listen Live link in … More Live and Creative From Minneapolis…
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