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Why Smart Teens Freeze at the Blank Page


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We explore why bright teens freeze at a blank page and how the real problem is the moment before writing. 


We share a simple start system that reduces overload, builds momentum, and turns writing into editing.

• the invisible bottleneck before writing
• working memory overload and shutdown
• why high-ability teens overthink and stall
• the fast, messy first draft approach
• separating idea generation from polishing
• practical steps to decode questions and filter ideas
• templates and tools for neurodiverse learners
• shifting parent support from prose to process

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Fast Draft for Teens Who Think Differently

Write Anything Toolkit for Teens with Dyslexia

Read and Respond: A Literary Analysis Toolkit for Neurodiverse Teens


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Challenge Your Mind, Change The WorldBy The Classic High School Teacher