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Rethinking Writer's Block: Is It Really Burnout
Rethinking Writer's Block: Is It Really BurnoutWriting Burnout is not what you think Status QuoWe hear these tips from writers . Don't go too far. The invisible boundaries we must not cross. If we do. Oh it must not happen. What if it does happen? Your very love for the craft becomes a burning hate for the craft. The work which once gave you joy becomes an eternal misery. The ShiftOver the week I have been asking myself a simple question. What if the reason I feel burnt out or writer's block is because I do too little. Too little to see the magic happen. Too little for the muse to whisper. We have not spoken long enough to speak in melodies we dream of. ChallengeThat's why I love challenges. It will push you to see what's possible. Contrary to what we think when setting a writing goal. If it is good enough,scary enough, strong enough the goal works on us too. I see why writing poems can be a form of therapy. Pick a goal. Not because of what will be when you achieve the goal but because the goal will work on you. It could be a
The possibilities we will see. It will sculpt us as we sculpt the work. The story, it will write us as we write the story. We can only see what is possible if we take a dance with possibility. Every word I have written is advice to myself. Until next time, keep writing. PS For me, that project is National Poetry Month in April. Over the course of March I will send the full plan along with a link to the page to access the plan. Working on a community too. Let's see what we can do with poetry in 30 days. If you have spicy (wild) ideas let me know. |
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I Almost Quit the 30 Day Podcast... But Here's Why I Didn't Hello Writers, Can I be fully transparent with you? There was a moment when I seriously considered quitting my 30 Day Podcast Challenge. The overwhelm was real, the self-doubt crept in, and I struggled to figure out what I'd even talk about for 30 straight episodes. But then I asked myself - why was I letting excuses get in the way of a commitment I made to myself? I don't have a day job, I have the time. The real obstacles were the...
I am taking a break, Here's why All my subscribers have been supportive. Replying to my emails and reading every issue I send. Thank you. For sometime I noticed that the newsletter I have been writing is not what I will be delighted to read as a writer. I have been asking myself what transformation have I worked on. While I am a beginner and young writer that's no excuse. I started this this newsletter. The blog and the Buildwriting brand in general to genuinely help writers and not just be...
What Teaching Kids Taught me About Writing? When I was called to be a home lesson teacher. I had no experience. No clue. But the person asking me to do this believed I could do it. As with things I am confused about. I called persons I knew had the experience for advice Googled. Checked YouTube. Figure it out When I started I knew beyond doubt that I could figure it out. I just didn't know how . What was special about this was the time between learning a technique and putting it in practice....