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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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00:06:24

How to Write Faster

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/21

Another day with no voice, friends, so it's another day with a rerun episode. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:08:30

When Word Count Goals Don't Work

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/20

Y'all, I've lost my voice. So. No new episode today. Instead, enjoy this rerun episode about a topic that's been on my mind for several days. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:07:43

"I'm Excited to Write Today!"

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/19

How are the writing memes you're consuming on social media impacting your mindset and ability to write? Let's discuss in this special repeat episode of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #26: What Do You Expect? #34: Are You in the Dip? #35: How to Write When You Are Unmotivated Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:07:01

Failure Is ALWAYS an Option

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/18

"Failure is not an option," is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot, but not only is failure always an option, it's a possibility you shouldn't shy away from. Embrace your failures and use them to get closer to your dreams. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #236: How to Navigate the Doom and Gloom #233: Hidden Perfectionism #10: The One Thing ALL Successful Authors Have in Common Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:07:23

Make Your Schedule Work for YOU

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/17

Let's chat about your writing schedule. I know, this sounds like an incredibly boring topic, but it's also a super important one. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #9: Finding Time to Write...When You Have No Time #17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right? #26: What Do You Expect? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:05:38

Can You Write It?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/16

One of the most common questions in online writing groups is, "Can I write XYZ in my book?" Let's chat about how, not only can you, but you should. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #71: Trust Your Instincts #102: What You WANT to Write #124: Originality is Overrated Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:55

Writing Podcast Recommendations

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/15

Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite writing podcasts with you. Happy listening! ⁠The Author Burnout Cure with Isabel Sterling⁠ ⁠Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo⁠ ⁠Unpublished with Amie McNee and James Winestock⁠ ⁠Scriptnotes with John August and Craig Mazin⁠ ⁠The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna⁠ ⁠Post Mortem with Mick Garris⁠ ⁠How to Horror with Mick Garris⁠, a three-night course hosted by ⁠Story Summit⁠ Related Episodes: ⁠#246: Let's Talk Craft

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00:05:30

Lessons from Nostalgia

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/14

I had an epiphany while playing the 1988 Classic Nintendo video game Friday the 13th, and today I want to share my epiphany with you. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #139: Write Like the Young #130: There Are No Rules #119: Be Unreasonable Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:05:10

Said She, "It's Time to Vent," She Said.

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/13

The current great debate in the writer world on Threads: When writing dialogue, should your tag be Character said or said Character? Let's discuss in today's somewhat ranty episode. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #130: There Are No Rules #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:03:34

There Comes a Time...

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/12

...when you need to actually write.Happy writing! Related Episodes: #103: Writing Doesn't Always Look Like Writing #14: Is It Time to Take a Nap? #66: Stop Setting Word Count Goals Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:58

How to Write When You're Stressed or Overwhelmed

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/11

What do you do when you come to the page to write but all you can think about is all the other things you need to do and all the stresses of your life? Today, I'm sharing a quick exercise to help you work through this. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #215: You're Allowed to Have Fun #193: Intentional Dream Building #160: Just One Thing Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:37

What's the Worst That Can Happen?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/10

I have a quick exercise for you today to help you blast through your fear and get back to the page. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #15: Four Words That Will Change Your Life #244: You're Not Lazy Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:07:35

Breaking Down The Nutshell Technique: Pitch Perfect

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/09

We're finishing up our series on Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique by going through the full Nutshell for the movie Pitch Perfect. Happy writing! Get your copy of the book The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting and learn more about Jill Chamberlain ⁠on her website⁠. Related Episodes: ⁠#248: The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell⁠ ⁠#249: (You Know How to Ball) I Know Aristotle⁠ ⁠#250: Main Character Energy⁠ ⁠#251: Tell Me What You Want (What You Really

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00:07:15

Catalyst vs Point of No Return | The Nutshell...

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/08

We're wrapping up our breakdown of Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique today with a discussion of catalyst/inciting incident vs the Point of No Return, with examples from Pitch Perfect and The Hunger Games. Happy writing!Learn more about Jill Chamberlain and get your copy of her book, The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting, ⁠on Jill's website.⁠ Related Episodes: ⁠#248: The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell⁠ ⁠#249: (You Know How to Ball) I Know

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00:07:41

Tell Me What You Want (What You Really Really Want) |...

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/07

We're continuing our breakdown of Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique today by chatting about the Set-up Want, the Point of No Return, and the Catch. As a bonus, we're also discussing your character's journey from want to need. Happy writing! Learn more about Jill Chamberlain and get your own copy of her book, The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting ⁠on Jill's website⁠. Related Episodes: ⁠#248: The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell⁠ ⁠#249: (You

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00:09:18

Main Character Energy | The Nutshell Technique Pt 3

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/06

Continuing our deep dive into The Nutshell Technique today by chatting about your protagonist, their flaw, and their strength. Happy writing!Get your copy of the excellent book The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting and learn more about its author, Jill Chamberlain, on her website. Related Episodes: #248: The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell

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00:07:40

(You Know How to Ball) I Know Aristotle

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/05

Continuing our The Nutshell Technique series today by breaking down the definitions of Comedy and Tragedy, as defined by Aristotle in Poetics. I also go over how the Tragedy Nutshell differs from the Comedy Nutshell (which is what the vast majority of you will be using). Happy writing!Get your own copy of Jill Chamberlain's wonderful book, The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting and learn about ⁠Jill on her website⁠. Related Episodes: ⁠#248: The Nutshell Technique

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00:09:15

The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/04

Today we're starting our journey through Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique, starting with a general overview AKA The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell.Learn more about Jill and get your own copy of The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting ⁠on her website.⁠ Happy writing! Related Episodes: ⁠#241: Story vs Situation⁠ ⁠#246: Let's Talk Craft Books⁠ Let's Connect: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Email⁠

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00:04:46

You Don't Need NaNoWriMo

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/03

There's a lot of angst in the writing community right now, much of it surrounding NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and some decisions and actions the organization has taken. While it's totally okay to mourn the loss of an event and community you once loved, I'm here to remind you that you do not need NaNoWriMo to write your books and create your best writing life. Happy writing! Related Episodes: ⁠#187: When Idols Fall⁠ ⁠#181: Choose Brave Today⁠ ⁠#159: Two Lies That Are Keeping

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00:08:27

Let's Talk Craft Books

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/02

Today I'm sharing my favorite craft books with y'all. These are the ones I've found most helpful: ⁠Dan Harmon's Story Circle⁠ (not actually a book, but the blog series is solid. Language warning on this one!) ⁠Save the Cat!: The Last Book On Screenwriting That You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyder⁠ ⁠The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting by Jill Chamberlain⁠ ⁠The Scream Writer's Handbook: 10 Steps to Writing a Terrifying Screenplay by Thomas

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