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Breaking Writer"s Block

Welcome to Breaking Writer"s Block, your daily dose of writing inspiration! Join me, Rachel Bateman, for short, powerful episodes bursting with advice, tips, and actionable steps to help you banish self-doubt, overcome blocks, conquer impostor syndrome, and build a joyful, confident writing practice. Subscribe now and let"s break through writer"s block together! 💜📚✨

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00:05:46

Be a Beginner

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/13

“It is necessary to any originality to have the courage to be an amateur.” ~Wallace StevensHappy writing! Related Episodes: #10: The One Thing ALL Successful Authors Have in Common #58: The Audacity to Chase Your Dreams #85: How to Inform Your Writing Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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00:05:09

Back to the Basics

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/12

No matter your skill level, sometimes the best way forward is to go back to the basics. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #18: Why is This Book Harder to Write Than the Last? #69: What if You Don't Need to Do MORE? #78: Let it Be Easy Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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00:04:52

HOW Doesn't Matter

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/11

There's a lot of debate about the best way to write a book or screenplay, but the reality is HOW you do it doesn't matter. All that matters is that you're writing in a way that works for you. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #23: The Practice is What's Important #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message:

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00:04:39

A Practical Tip

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/10

I have one simple tip for you today. It's not a writing tip, but it can help with your writing nonetheless. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #24: A Quick Tip Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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00:04:51

Do You Need a Big Platform?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/09

There's been a lot of chatter online about growing an author platform before querying agents, but how big does your platform really need to be. Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? #91: How to Keep Your Peace While Querying Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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00:05:29

Just One Thing

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/08

It can be incredibly daunting and overwhelming to think about all the things that need to happen to give you your dream writing life. Today, I want you to pick just one thing that will bring you closer to your dreams. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #25: YOU the Successful Author #58: The Audacity to Chase Your Dreams #159: Two Lies That Are Keeping You Small Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message:

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00:06:35

Two Lies That Are Keeping You Small

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/07

There are two lies that many writers have internalized as truths, and they are keeping so many people from reaching their dreams. Are you lying to yourself? Let's discuss. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #3: Are Your Thoughts Helping You Write? #25: YOU the Successful Author #119: Be Unreasonable Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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00:03:35

Dare to Dream...

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/06

...and dare to start! I'm sharing a bit of wisdom from my journal today. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #25: YOU the Successful Author #37: The Secret to a Successful Creative Career #50: You Are NOT Aspiring. You Are a Writer! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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00:05:18

Get a Rubber Duck

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/05

Today is my 16th wedding anniversary, so what better way to celebrate on the podcast than by sharing a trick Geek Husband taught me for breaking through any plot or story issues I might be facing. It's time to get a rubber duckie, y'all. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #6: Overcoming Writer's Indecision #22: Three Simple Steps to Solve Any Writing Problem #62: Writer's Block Isn't a Luxury #63: The Three Types of Writer's Block and How to Overcome Them Let's

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00:06:16

How to Manage Research

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/04

Research can be one of the most fun parts about writing, but it can also get in the way of writing your actual book. In today's episode, I share a couple tips for managing your research so you can both learn what you need to in order to write your book and avoid getting so caught up in the research phase that you never actually write the book. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #20: The Importance of The End #24: A Quick Tip #99: Working WITH Your Inner Editor Let's

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00:05:41

The Best Part

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/03

Recently I was asked what my favorite part of writing a book is, and the answer made me a bit sad. Here's why. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #5: The Importance of Boredom for Boosting Creativity #78: Let It Be Easy #120: What If? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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00:05:09

Blue Ceilings

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/02

When several authors do the same thing, it's tempting to think you need to do that thing too. But do you really? Happy Writing!Related Episodes: #130: There Are No Rules #80: Is It True? #17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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00:07:28

Setting Flexible Goals AKA June Check-in

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/06/01

It's the start of a new month, so it's time to check in and see how May goals went and chat about being flexible in goal setting so you can take advantage of opportunities that come your way. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #32: February Check-in #61: March Check-in #92: April Check-in #122: May Check-in Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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00:06:10

How Long Should a Chapter Be?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/05/31

One of the most frequently asked questions, especially by newer writers, is, "How long should a chapter be?" Well...how long is a string? Today, I talk about what a chapter actually is, the difference between a scene and a chapter, and why you should write your first drafts without chapters. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? #130: There Are No Rules Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a

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00:05:55

Plot Bunnies

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/05/30

Sometimes, it seems like story ideas are multiplying faster than rabbits and completely overwhelming you. Here's a quick tip to help you manage the deluge of plot bunnies. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #29: How to Deal With Idea Overwhelm #121: You Don't Have a Craft Problem #136: Just the Facts #149: What's the Worst That Can Happen? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message:

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00:06:04

When Does it End?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/05/29

The question on many writers' minds is: When does it end? When will you no longer experience impostor syndrome and fear of failure? When will you no longer resist your writing practice? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #16: Nobody Knows What They Are Doing #10: The One Thing ALL Successful Authors Have in Common Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message:

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00:07:11

What's the Worst That Can Happen?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/05/28

When you're feeling inadequate, facing resistance, or experiencing a fear a failure, there's one tool that works wonderfully to help you get past those feelings and back to writing. It's time to ask yourself, What's the worst that can happen? Happy writing! Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #34: Are You In the Dip? #113: The Gap and the Gain Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message:

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00:06:15

How to Manage Overwhelming Wordcount Goals

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/05/27

"An effective method for motivating yourself to exercise: go running every day for 30 minutes, and if you miss it, add 30 minutes to the next day. It's works really well--tomorrow, I'm going to run for two weeks." We laugh at the joke because we all know that's not a good way to approach your exercise. So why to we treat our word count goals like this as writers? It's time to build a more sustainable practice. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #4: Are Your Thoughts

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00:08:10

A Surprising Way to Encourage Creativity

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/05/26

When it comes to finding your deepest creativity, there's one super helpful trick that may surprise you: placing restrictions, constraints, and boundaries on your writing. Sometimes that's exactly what you need to nudge your creativity along. Happy writing!Read this fabulous op ed by Jason Blum, where he talks about how placing budget limitations on movies can actually increase the quality of the movies. Related Episodes: #28: Be Your Own Favorite #137: The Sky Is Falling! How to Write in

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00:06:56

There Is Success in Failure

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/05/25

One of the least fun parts of being a writer is facing failure. But there is success in failure, and even your failed pieces are essential. Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #134: Is it Practicality or Is it Fear? #52: When Should You Quit? #10: The One Thing ALL Successful Authors Have in Common Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

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