Have you ever sat down to write and felt like your brain just froze in buffering mode? Or maybe you have tons of ideas and then out of nowhere it gets sent to the abyss, and now you’re staring at a blank page, unsure of what to do next? THAT, my friend, is writer’s block and it’s more common than you think! Don’t worry though, coz in this episode, we'll be going full nerd on what’s writer's block, why it happens, and share some practical (yet fun) ways to overcome it. So, whether you're struggling with fear, overwhelmed by ideas, or battling perfectionism, we've got you covered. Tune in for all the juicy details and start kicking writer’s block a$$ today!
You Will Learn:
How to recognize and embrace the natural cycles of creativity in your life.
Ways to maintain productivity and motivation during periods of creative blocks.
The importance of self-compassion and realistic goal-setting in creative endeavors.
Episode Wisdom Nuggies:
💬 "Not everybody produces the same level all the time. It's like flowers; nothing blooms consistently 365 days out of the year."
💬 "If we think of writing your word count as the blooms on your plant, then maybe writer's block is just a period where you are not in bloom and that's okay!"
Super epic resources to check out next:
✨ Join us in the Working Title Writing Incubator (Caitlin’s Signature Writing Program)
Your story deserves to be written, messy drafts and all! Join me in turning your authorly dreams into reality with the Working Title Writing Incubator. Dive into the world of storytelling and make your book inevitable. Your story belongs in the world—let's make it happen, one chapter at a time.
✨ What’s it like inside the Working Title Incubator: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MQysBYzuQ58SVXcd4wymK?si=412d7283c70c441c
More cool resources we think you’ll love:
🎁 FREE CHALLENGE: Novel Parkour
https://www.askfishfisher.com/novel-parkour-five-day-challenge
🎉 PAID COURSE: You Should Write That Novel
https://www.askfishfisher.com/you-should-write-that-novel
📚 THE GASLIGHTING OF THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION
https://www.caitlinlizfisher.com/books
🤳 My Dad Wrote a Porno
https://www.mydadwroteaporno.com/
📌 Executive Dysfunction: Is your brain getting stuck buffering?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TlV5VDpbYntJqMZmiTGEq?si=417d263405904161
📌 How to Combat Internalized Ableism in Your Writing
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bnDwyaGZzSBiF5gLRVrEd?si=d20d73c31ce24a2b
📌 What Makes An Aspiring Writer vs A Real Writer
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LxWra67goXPPXyDhG4LJW?si=6da557f6c0a24842
📌 It’s Okay to Be A Beginner
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Pm39HU2qALoazKN7rEY6a?si=14cc44a2adbd4bc8
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