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Three Myths that Cause Writer’s Block

August 27, 2014

This morning while I walked the dogs in the park, a young man sat on a park bench playing riffs on his trumpet. Because I’m an introvert, I often have more involved conversations with strangers in my head than I do in reality. In my head, I said, “I used to play trumpet. But I’m … More Three Myths that Cause Writer’s Block

Sidestep Writer’s Resistance with the Willingness to Suck

February 17, 2012

I shared a Wall Poster on my Facebook page with the “Nobody tells this to people who are beginners…” quote from Ira Glass that’s making the rounds right now. If you’re getting started as a writer, the advice is right on target. If you’ve been writing awhile, it’s an excellent reminder. If you haven’t seen … More Sidestep Writer’s Resistance with the Willingness to Suck

Bane of Your Resistance

Stop distracting and fighting yourself, Surrender perfectionism and procrastination, Give yourself writing habits and outcomes you are proud of

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Three Myths that Cause Writer’s Block

Sidestep Writer’s Resistance with the Willingness to Suck