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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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00:05:27

Conflict

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/12

Conflict. You may avoid it in your daily life, but your writing needs it. So let's talk about how to write effective conflict. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:07:24

Setting Good Enough Goals for Your Writing

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/11

Huge word count goals and daunting deadlines can make writing harder for a lot of people. So instead, let's set some Good Enough Goals. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:50

Spooky Season Writing

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/10

It's spooky season, friends! Let's talk about writing effective horror. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:05:26

Focus on YOU

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/09

Writing and publishing is not a race. Stop focusing on your perceived competition, and focus on you. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:14

Jackpot!

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/08

Winning the lottery (or getting that once-in-a-lifetime book deal) would be awesome...but it's not something to stake your future on. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:16

Navigating Creative and Noncreative Careers

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/07

If your writing isn't paying the bills yet, stop thinking of your bill-paying job as a fallback...it's a support job. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:07:13

Boredom

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/06

One of the most powerful tools for creativity is one that is free to everyone: boredom. Happy writing!Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:07:37

Keeping Your Peace While Querying

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/05

Querying can be hard, but you don't need to let it strip your joy of writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:05:54

It Doesn't Need to Be Hard

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/03

Writing does not need to be hard to be worthwhile! Happy writing!Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:02:15

Promise Yourself

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/02

There will always be someone willing to tell you that you can't do it. Don't let that someone be you. Happy writing!Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:05:43

October Check-in

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/10/01

It's time to check in with our writing goals for October and the fourth quarter of 2024! Happy writing!Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:16

How to Write a Good Twist

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/30

A great plot twist can absolutely make a book...but only when it's executed well. A twist that misses the mark can ruin an otherwise decent book. Today, let's talk about how to write effective twists. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:03:26

Advice from Edgar Wright

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/29

"You've always got to do something you want to do and not because you think you ought to do it." ~Edgar Wright Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:11

Getting the Beginning Right

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/28

What do you do if you've been writing and rewriting the beginning of your book but can't get it quite right? The answer to the beginning will likely be found in the end. Happy writing!

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00:06:54

None of Your Business

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/27

What if people think you're wasting your time writing and should be doing something more productive instead? How do you convince yourself what you're doing is worthwhile? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #36: Your Circle of Support #48: Swing for the Fences #49: Quantity Dictates Quality Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:22

Vampires Are (un)Dead?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/26

The word on the publishing street is that vampires, as a subgenre, are dead and nobody wants them. But if we turn to Hollywood, we can see a vampire resurgence over the past few years. Let's chat about what it's like to write in a "dead" genre and the cyclical nature of the industry. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #137: The Sky is Falling! How to Write in a "Dead" Genre #143: It Only Takes One #44: Who Is Your Ideal Reader? Let's

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00:06:56

Managing Your Social Media

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/25

Turns out my voice wasn't as back as I thought and I'm down sick again today. SIGH. Enjoy this throwback episode of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #220: Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Traditionally Publish? #268: Going Viral Isn't the Goal Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:05:47

Going Viral Isn't the Goal

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/24

When dealing with your writerly social media, going viral doesn't help move the needle the way you may want it to. It's time to spend less time focusing on trying to make a viral post and more time on nurturing the audience you already have. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #220: Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Traditionally Publish? #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #75: How to Take Control of Your Social Media Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:50

What It Is to Be a Writer

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/23

I'm back with a voice! In this brand new episode of Breaking Writer's Block, let's chat about discouragement, wanting to give up, and what it means to be a writer. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #175: What's Your Fallback Job? #77: The Danger of Success Stories #65: An Overnight Success Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:07:36

What Should a Writer Study in College?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/22

One more day being sick, my friends, so one more rerun episodes. Fingers crossed I'll be back up and recording new episodes for you tomorrow. Happy Writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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