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Instead of “OMG! what will they think of me!?” try, “What will help the writing?”
None of us can completely separate our feelings about our “self” when judgments are made about our writing. But perhaps we can move in that direction just enough to prevent criticism and rejection from precipitating OMG! reactions that paralyze our writing muscles. One … Continue reading
Writing people are people who need people; they’re the luckiest people
If the writing is not going so well, you might benefit from talking with…people. The process of talking about your predicament in conversation often results in a productive shift. (Those of us in the therapy business are very grateful that … Continue reading
Your duty to protect yourself from harmful feedback
Many people in your writing life will not be highly skilled in the art of giving useful, non-traumatizing feedback about your work. As the primary custodian of your writing, one of your responsibilities is to protect your ability to do … Continue reading
Does your imagined audience hinder you from writing?
As a writer, you are frequently advised to write with a clear sense of who your audience is. This helps you focus and tailor a written communication that will achieve the greatest impact. Such advice to writers is fine and … Continue reading
William Holden as a failed writer who winds up floating in the swimming pool
In his role as a struggling young screenwriter in Hollywood, William Holden in Sunset Boulevard pays heavily for giving up his craft to move in with an aged, has-been, profoundly narcissistic silent-film screen idol (Gloria Swanson). Bill has experienced serious … Continue reading
Posted in Common Writing Block Problems, Famous writers, Feedback and criticism, The Blocked Writer's Book of the Dead, Tips for overcoming writer's block and procrastination, Writing for money
Tagged actor who writes, Famous writers, movie about writer, writer's block, writing advice, writing blocks, writing feedback
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Hooray! Success!…….then a block
You’d think that the experience of success as a writer would boost your confidence and inspire you to write regularly, with vigor and enthusiasm. It sometimes does. I’ve seen the reverse happen with several writers, who became blocked after hitting … Continue reading
Posted in Common Writing Block Problems, Feedback and criticism, The Blocked Writer's Book of the Dead, Tips for overcoming writer's block and procrastination
Tagged anxiety and writing, imposter phenomenon, literary criticism, manuscript rejection, publication, success, writer's block, writing advice, writing blocks, writing feedback, writing habit change
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Desperate cry from beyond the grave: “It was only a first draft!”
I heard about a young man who was having touble writing due to the worry that if he died unexpectedly, someone might find his unfinished manuscript and conclude he was a terrible writer. He would, of course, be much too … Continue reading
Posted in Common Writing Block Problems, Feedback and criticism, The Blocked Writer's Book of the Dead, Tips for overcoming writer's block and procrastination
Tagged anxiety and writing, avoid writing, writer's block, writing advice, writing blocks, writing feedback, writing habit change, writing productivity
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Paul Giamatti…self-loathing writer in “Sideways”
Paul Giamatti beautifully portrays the ravages that manuscript rejection can inflict on an aspiring author in the movie Sideways. He has had a few near misses with his dark, ponderous novel – giving just enough hope to perpetuate his agony. When … Continue reading
Posted in Feedback and criticism, Mental health and writing blocks, The Blocked Writer's Book of the Dead, Tips for overcoming writer's block and procrastination
Tagged actor who writes, alcohol and writing, anxiety and writing, depression, manuscript rejection, Mental Health and writing, movie about writer, publication, writer's block, writing advice, writing blocks, writing feedback, writing productivity
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Writer’s block and the fear of humilation
A common writing inhibitor is the expectation that your writing will somehow put you at risk for being publicly humiliated. That if you put sentences on paper and make them available to be read, someone will read your words and … Continue reading
Posted in Feedback and criticism, Mental health and writing blocks, The Blocked Writer's Book of the Dead, Tips for overcoming writer's block and procrastination, Uncategorized
Tagged anxiety and writing, Mental Health and writing, writer's block, writing advice, writing blocks, writing feedback, writing habit change, writing productivity
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Childhood Writing Experiences and Blocks
If you have concerns about your writing process (or lack thereof), it may be useful to review your history as a writer. You were taught to write during childhood, and the effects of these early experiences and conditioning extend into … Continue reading
Posted in Common Writing Block Problems, Feedback and criticism, Mental health and writing blocks, The Blocked Writer's Book of the Dead, Tips for overcoming writer's block and procrastination
Tagged childhood writing, Mental Health and writing, procrastination, real writer, writing advice, writing blocks, writing feedback, writing habit change, writing productivity
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