Posts Tagged ‘resistance’

Ever felt like you wanted to write, you really really did, but it just felt hard? So you did the laundry instead or wiped down your already clean counters because that felt useful and easier? I think we’ve all been there. All my laundry got done last week though I did also write but some days felt…hard.…

I’ve been thinking about this question because as a writing and book coach who works with aspiring or newer writers, I often hear variations of, “I want to write a book/have a book idea, but I’m not a writer.” This, of course, begs the question, how does one become a writer, or what does it…

Guest post by Nicholas Rubright: Writer’s block is a common ailment among writers and creative professionals. It can be crippling for any individual who needs to put thoughts on paper. You stare at the screen, and everything that you’ve ever wanted to say is just not there. The words, your ideas, they’re all gone. It’s…

You’ve probably heard of “writer’s block.” It’s a common “thing” in the writer’s world.  In my mind, it’s a myth. There’s really no such thing. We can always write something. It might not be what we want to write, like a chapter in our book or a brilliant blog post.  But every single one of us…

A few weeks ago, I wrote about letting joy lead after reading the memoir Fierce Joy. This whole idea made me explore what happens in my life when I let fear lead. It’s been an interesting exercise in feeling the emotions of fear vs. joy in my body and seeing how I respond. I encourage…