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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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00:05:32

How to Inform Your Writing

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/25

When tackling a major writing project, one of the best ways to keep yourself moving forward and making progress is to know your WHY. Today, I'm sharing a valuable lesson from Joany Kane, the screenwriter long credited with launching the Hallmark Christmas movie craze. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #58: The Audacity to Chase Your Dreams 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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00:05:26

It's Not a Race

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/24

There are many ways to find success with writing and publishing...and today's episode covers one way to keep yourself from finding success. Don't do it, y'all. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #37: The Secret to a Successful Author Career #23: The Practice is What's Important #38: You Do NOT Have as Many Hours in a Day as Beyonce 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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00:07:25

Does Outlining Ruin the Discovery of Your First Draft?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/23

A common fear for writers who have never outlined in advance of writing is that outlining will take away the joy of discovery when they write the first draft. But does? Let's discuss in today's episode. Happy writing!Related Episodes: 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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00:05:42

Let It Be Messy

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/22

Sometimes, in order to clean a room, you need to make a bigger mess first. And sometimes, to write a better book, you need to let it get messy. Don't worry...it's all part of the process. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #70: Writing Through the Murky Middle 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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00:08:57

Everything Is Iterative

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/21

Finding a writing practice that works well for you can take a lot of time and effort, trial and error. But what happens when the practice that has worked in the past no longer serves you? Let's discuss in today's episode. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #80: Is It True? #48: Swing for the Fences #23: The Practice is What's Important 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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00:06:21

Is It True?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/20

Writing advice is often given as if it's absolute truth, and when your practice doesn't align with the advice you hear, it can be easy to feel like you're doing it wrong. In today's episode, I give you the tools you need to challenge these narratives head on so you can create a practice that works best for you. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem with Writing Advice #71: Trust Your Instincts #47: Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Writing Coach Let's

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00:08:06

How to Name Your Characters

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/19

Finding the perfect name for your characters can be one of the hardest parts of planning your novel...and you're probably going about it in the wrong way. In today's episode, you'll learn the best way to name your characters so you won't get caught up on trying to find the perfect name so you can move forward with your story. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #22: Three Simple Steps to Solve Any Writing Problem Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice

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00:05:54

Let It Be Easy

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/18

Writing can be incredibly difficult at times. But friends? It doesn't NEED to be. Sometimes you can let it be easy. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #2: My Journey With Writer's Block 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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00:07:56

The Danger of Success Stories

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/17

We love a good success story! Learning about others' success can be hugely motivating...but it can also come with a cost. Let's discuss that cost in today's episode as we talk about the breakout success of my favorite screenwriter, Kevin Williamson. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? #54: Winning the Lottery #65: An Overnight Success Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message:

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00:09:59

What to Do When You Miss a Writing Session

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/16

Despite your best intentions, sometimes you'll end up missing one of your planned writing sessions. In today's episode, I discuss how to handle when this happens so you can get back on track with your goals and practice. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #21: Motivation vs Dedication 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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00:06:56

How to Take Control of Your Social Media

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/15

It's time to stop letting social media control your days and instead take control of your social media so you can build the productive and successful writing practice you want. Today's episode tells you exactly how to do that. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #74 The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity Freedom App Forest App 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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00:08:13

The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/14

When it comes to writing, there are almost no universal truths. Everyone's practice is slightly different and what works best for each writing will be slightly different. Today's episode is all about the one and only thing that is universal for all writers: the one thing that is guaranteed to boost your writing productivity. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #67: Create a Consistent Writing Practice in One Step Let's

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00:11:47

Author Money Myths

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/13

One of the most confusing things in the publishing world is how, exactly, money works in traditional publishing. In today's episode, I break down advances and royalties and what it means to earn out so we can debunk some of the most common myths about money in publishing. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #72: Traditional Publishing Myths #57: Five Tips for a Hybrid Author Career Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message:

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00:11:28

Traditional Publishing Myths

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/12

There is a lot of misinformation about traditional publishing being shared in online writing spaces. Today's episode is all about discussing and dispelling those myths. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #56: Five Tips for a Hybrid Author Career 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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00:05:28

Trust Your Instincts

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/11

In the sea of writing advice out there in the world, it's easy to get lost, trying to implement all the contradictory advice into your practice. But you have instincts about how to tell a story, and it's time to start trusting them! Happy writing!Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice 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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00:06:56

Writing Through the Murky Middle

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/10

Getting your characters from the beginning of your story to the end you have in sight can be a daunting task, especially if you're not sure how best to do it. It today's episode, let's chat about how to get your way through the murky middle in a way that will keep your readers turning pages, desperate for more. Happy writing! Related episodes: #7: What Happens Next? #31: A Lesson From M Night Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message:

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00:06:58

What If You Don't Need to Do MORE?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/09

In a world that glorifies hustle and busyness, it's easy to think you need to be doing more to boost your writing and author career. But what if you didn't do more...but instead did less, but better? Happy 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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00:05:21

Try Underthinking It

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/08

Overthinking can stop you in your tracks, keeping you from finishing your book. If you find yourself stuck, why don't you try UNDERthinking instead? Happy writing! Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #6: Overcoming Writer's Indecision #7: What Happens Next? 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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00:08:57

Create a Consistent Writing Practice in ONE Step

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/07

Consistency is the key to a successful author career, so why is creating a consistent writing practice so hard? It all boils down to your brain biology, and today's episode is all about how to hack your brain to use that biology to your benefit instead of working against it. Happy (consistent) writing! Learn more about JD Fogg, the creator of Habit Stacking. Related Episodes: # 11: Is Your Writing Goal GOOD ENOUGH? Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email --- Send in a voice message:

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00:08:30

Stop Setting Word Count Goals

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/03/06

Word count goals are the standard in many writers' lives, but it's possible your word-count goal is actually damaging to your practice and productivity. In today's episode, I discuss why and give you an alternative to try out. Happy writing! (Please forgive the audio today, friends. I failed to double check my settings, and it seems a small child was having fun with my setup yesterday.... I cleaned up the audio as much as possible, but it still may be more harsh on your ears

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