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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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September Check-in

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/09/01

It's a new month, so it's time for another check-in on writing progress and goals. This month's goals changed at the last minute so I'm excited to dive in with this new plan. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #215: August Check-in #183: Mid-year Check-in: Five Questions to Ask Yourself #153: Setting Flexible Goals AKA June Check-in Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:04:16

You're Not Lazy

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/31

When you find yourself procrastinating, it's easy to think it's because you're lazy. But your procrastination isn't laziness; it's fear. Let's discuss. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #3: Are Your Thoughts Helping You Write? #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #40: Why Do You Procrastinate? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:55

Spooky Season TBR

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/30

Spooky Season (AKA the best season) is almost upon us, so today I'm sharing my Spooky Season TBR with you! Maybe you'll want to pick up one of these books to read for yourself:⁠Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth⁠ ⁠Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner⁠ ⁠Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda⁠ ⁠The Lying Game by Ruth Ware⁠ ⁠One by One by Ruth Ware⁠ ⁠The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware⁠ ⁠Home Before Dark by Riley Sager⁠ ⁠Weyward by Emilia Hart⁠ ⁠Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman⁠ ⁠The Rules of Magic

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00:07:41

But...WHY?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/29

Today I'm answering the briefest listener question I've ever gotten: BUT WHY? Let's discuss why someone might actually want to draft their book slower. Happy writing!Related Episodes: ⁠#104: Five Tips for Faster Writing⁠ ⁠#180: Your Pace is YOUR Pace⁠ ⁠#27: How Do They Write So Fast?⁠ Let's Connect: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Email⁠

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00:07:18

Situation vs Story

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/28

When I'm evaluating a manuscript or screenplay, one of the most common critiques I give is that the author wrote a situation and not a story. Let's discuss what this means and how you can make sure you're writing a compelling story. Happy writing! Learn about Jill Chamberlain and The Nutshell Technique Here! Related Episodes: #7: What Happens Next? #31: A Lesson from M Night #70 Writing Through the Murky Middle Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:06:21

Five Steps to Revise Your Draft

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/27

We talk a lot about tips to help you finish your first draft, but what do you do after writing "The End"? Today, I am sharing with you my five steps to tackle your revision. Happy writing! Related Episodes: ⁠#207: But What If I Suck?⁠ ⁠#179: Baste Your Story Together⁠ ⁠#185: One Bite at a Time⁠ Let's Connect: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Email⁠

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00:08:49

First Draft Diaries: Mulligan!

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/26

It's time for a first draft check-in...and things didn't go quite as expected! Let's discuss expectations vs reality and learning how you write best. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #225: First Draft Diaries: The Beginning #232: First Draft Diaries: Week One #83: Does Outlining Ruin the Discovery of Your First Draft? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:04:12

Your Unique Magic

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/25

I have an incredibly important exercise for you to do today to help you find the unique magic that will bolster you and keep you going when things get hard. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #96: Your Writing Superpower #113: Courage vs Confidence #25: YOU the Successful Author Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:04:15

The Reward in Risk

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/24

"If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down." ~Ray Bradbury Happy writing! Related Episodes: #110: Do I Need an MFA? #134: Is it Practicality or Is it Fear? #175: What's Your Fallback Job? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:05:29

How to Navigate the Doom and Gloom

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/23

Whenever you ask the state of the industry--whether publishing or film--there's a lot of doom and gloom. Things are getting harder than ever for writers, so how do you keep your head up and keep writing when there's so much professional negativity around. Let's discuss. Happy writing!Related Episodes: #137: The Sky is Falling! How to Write in a "Dead" Genre #136: Just the Facts #141: There's ALWAYS an Excuse Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:05:29

Why Not Today?

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/22

It's time to stop waiting for someday to go after the life of your dreams. Why not today? Happy writing!Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:05:39

More Thoughts on Perfectionism

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/21

It's time to stop chasing perfect in your writing...not only because perfect doesn't exist, but because readers will not connect with perfect. Perfect writing will actually make it harder for readers to fall in love with your work. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #233: Hidden Perfectionism #82: Let It Be Messy #99: Working WITH Your Inner Editor Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:07:51

Hidden Perfectionism

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/20

It's easy to think of perfectionism as simply having high standards, but that's not really what perfectionism is. You may be dealing with some hidden perfectionism that is keeping you from being the kind of writer you want to be, and because perfectionism can be quite insidious, you may not even realize that's what is at the core of your struggles. Happy writing! Related Episodes: ⁠#40: Why Do You Procrastinate?⁠ ⁠#13: Why Do You Resist Writing?⁠ ⁠#23: The Practice Is What's

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00:06:28

First Draft Diaries: Week One

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/19

It's time for a progress check as I write the first draft of my new book! This week, I wrote: TOTAL TIME: 3hr20min TOTAL WORDS: 5764 WORDS/MIN: 28.82 WORDS/HOUR: 1729.2 STIUTK CURRENT WORD COUNT: 5,762 (2 fewer words than what I wrote last week because that's how things shook out when I cleaned up previous days' writing before each new session) In this episode, I break down how writing went for the week as I wrote the start of a new book and discuss things like writing efficiency and

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00:06:29

Go to the Library....

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/18

After a long day on the road, I am exhausted...and giving you a rerun episode to remind you of the best way to learn about the genre you're writing. It's time for a trip to the library! Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:04:17

Perception Is a Lie

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/17

In which I give possibly too much information to try to illustrate a point about your perception vs the truth. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #80: Is it True? #40: Why Do You Procrastinate? #225: First Draft Diaries: The Beginning Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:03:13

Consistency Doesn't Mean Every Day

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/16

Friends, it's time for the periodic reminder that you do not need to write every day if it doesn't work for you. Happy writing!Related Episodes: ⁠#12: The Problem with Writing Advice⁠ ⁠#17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right?⁠ ⁠#107: You Don't Need to Hustle⁠ Let's Connect: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Email

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00:05:17

Water and Ice

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/15

“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” ― Louis L'AmourIt's great when your words are flowing like water, but what about those writing days when it feels more like chipping each word out of a block of ice? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #133: Turn On the Faucet #94: Productivity Hacks Won't Work #18: Why Is This Book Harder to Write Than the Last? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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00:03:08

Stop Apologizing for Your Writing

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/14

I'm sorry...this is so messy.I'm new at this.I'm not sure what I'm doing.my characters ran away from me.my plot is pretty dark.and twisted.the language is rough.I'm not great at grammar.it's so long.it's too short.I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!STOP IT!Your art it your art, and there's no need to apologize for what you create.Write what you want. Write what you love.Then share it generously -No apologies necessary.Happy writing! Related Episodes: #19:

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00:05:53

When the Timing's Right

Breaking Writer"s Block ·

2024/08/13

Timing is a big part of finding success as a writer. Getting your query to the right agent at the right time, having a producer read your screenplay at the right time, your book finding a superfan who will share it with all her fans at the right time. So much of it comes down to timing. But what about the right timing of things before the book is written? Happy writing!Related Episodes: #15: Four Words That Will Change Your Life #64: The Bikini Lady #91: How to Keep Your Peace While

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