Every writer’s nightmare is having content on the tip of their tongue but not being able to get it out. Writer's block is normal and happens to everyone, but we don’t need to wait around for inspiration to hit to get writing again. 

Last episode, my guest Ursula Lentine spoke about how to overcome the challenges that are keeping you from writing or completing your book. In this episode, I expand on those tips and give you practical next steps that a writer can take when they find themselves stuck. These steps will help you move forward with your book writing process and to think more creatively. The best time to start implementing these tips is right now, so what are you waiting for? 

Let’s dive in and defeat writer’s block! 

[00:00-07:50] Why We Get Writer’s Block  

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• Hindrances that kill creativity 

[07:51-00:00] Tips to Get Creativity Flowing 

• There are so many techniques you can use to get the words flowing! You don’t have to wait for the inspiration to hit you
• Stuck on a section? Don’t write, speak it out!
• If you get stuck typing on a computer, grab a pen and write on paper
• Experiment and find what flows most naturally for you
• This can double up as an editing step 
• Trouble figuring out what to write? Read! 
• Get some inspiration from other authors 
• Keep a pen and paper handy in case any ideas appear 
• Use mind mapping to organize and piece together your content 
• You can use paper or software such as  https://www.mindmanager.com
• You don’t need to write linearly 

[19:45-24:09] Last Tips and Final Thoughts 

• Why you shouldn’t wait for inspiration to come 
• When we put off our work we can feel like we’re not progressing 
• Celebrate your wins along the way – Big or small! 

Key Quotes: 

“When we put tight boundaries on ourselves, we stifle our creativity.” - Jennifer Wright 

“Being stuck is not a permanent state. There are definitely ways that you can stop it, and feel like you're progressing and feel like you're being successful.” - Jennifer Wright 

Do you have a book idea in your head, but you haven’t put it to paper because you don’t know where to start? 

Visit https://execuwright.com to see how we can help you get that book out of your head and onto paper!

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