283. Navigating Writer's Block: Insights and Strategies with Frank Ewert

In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan and Frank Ewert explore the journey of writing, creativity, and the challenges of self-expression. Frank shares his early experiences with writing, the evolution of his craft, and the importance of embracing creativity as a way of life. They discuss the impact of societal perceptions of writing as a hobby, the struggles of writer's block, and the significance of personal growth in the creative process. In this conversation, Frank Ewert discusses the importance of interactive writing workbooks, the necessity of writing to overcome writer's block, and the transformative power of personal experiences in creating tools for others. He emphasizes the need to embrace writer's block as a friend, the significance of making ideas one's own, and the impact of introducing twists in storytelling. The dialogue also explores the connections between seemingly unrelated ideas and the importance of paying attention to find inspiration.

3 Key Takeaways:

🎨 Embracing Creativity Beyond Identity - Frank and Mike discuss how creativity serves not just as a career or identity, but as a profound form of self-expression and self-care. It's about knowing oneself through the creative process.

🎨 A Twist on Writer's Block - Frank introduces the intriguing concept of embracing writer's block as a friend. Instead of fleeing from it, see it as an opportunity to delve into deeper creative exploration.

🎨 Courage in Creativity - Both Frank and Mike emphasize the importance of showing up for creativity despite fear. It's about finding your voice, even when you're fearful, and letting go of perfectionism.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:06:12] Frank shares his early love for sentences and his journey towards becoming a writer.

• [00:32:05] Discussion on the workbook "Embrace Your Writer's Block" as a powerful tool for overcoming creative hurdles.

• [00:41:56] The conversation about introducing surprise into writing to engage and delight readers.

Links and Resources:

• Frank Ewert's Website: workwithwords.co - http://workwithwords.co

• Frank's Amazon Link for "Embrace Your Writer’s Block" https://amzn.to/41z99nQ

• Daily Creative Habit - http://www.dailycreativehabit.com/

 

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