Restrictions

The Writer’s #1 Roadblock

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Guess what the writer’s #1 roadblock is! It isn’t lack of time. That might be on the list, but it’s not #1. It ain’t lack of resources. Lots of people have written books despite lacking external resources. It’s not lack of money. Money can buy you time, coaches, and feedback, but it can’t help you actually write the book. …

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The Writer’s Magic Cattle Prod

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What a paradox: the freedom created by restrictions! When I teach fiction, I will do a five-minute timed writing early in the class to get everyone sweating and full of joie de vivre. Shit’s getting real! Is it artificial pressure? Yes. Does it work? Yes. There’s a high in the room afterward and people are …

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