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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 se... more
FAQs about Breaking Writer's Block:How many episodes does Breaking Writer's Block have?The podcast currently has 306 episodes available.
March 15, 2024How to Take Control of Your Social MediaIt'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 ProductivityFreedom AppForest AppLet's Connect:InstagramThreadsEmail...more7minPlay
March 14, 2024The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your ProductivityWhen 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 StepLet's Connect:InstagramThreadsEmail...more9minPlay
March 13, 2024Author Money MythsOne 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 CareerLet's Connect:InstagramThreadsEmail...more12minPlay
March 12, 2024Traditional Publishing MythsThere 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 CareerLet's Connect:InstagramThreadsEmail...more12minPlay
March 11, 2024Trust Your InstinctsIn 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 AdviceLet's Connect:InstagramThreadsEmail...more6minPlay
March 10, 2024Writing Through the Murky MiddleGetting 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 NightLet's connect:InstagramThreadsEmail...more7minPlay
March 09, 2024What If You Don't Need to Do MORE?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:InstagramThreadsEmail...more7minPlay
March 08, 2024Try Underthinking ItOverthinking 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:InstagramThreadsEmail...more6minPlay
March 07, 2024Create a Consistent Writing Practice in ONE StepConsistency 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:InstagramThreadsEmail...more9minPlay
March 06, 2024Stop Setting Word Count GoalsWord 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. Apologies!)Let's connect:InstagramThreadsEmail...more9minPlay
FAQs about Breaking Writer's Block:How many episodes does Breaking Writer's Block have?The podcast currently has 306 episodes available.