When you struggle to put words on the page…
You need a “when” - Mario Brito shares why deadlines are important for creative work. John Scalzi breaks down how making time for writing means choosing not to do something else. Patrick Ness suggests to find time for writing you must commit to calling yourself a writer.
You need a “why” - Ryder Carroll considers how establishing an intent turns a habit into a ritual. Leo Babauta suggests ways to re-commit yourself to your commitments.
You need endurance - John looks back on what he learned working on the Arlo Finch series. John and Craig look at how to tell when you need to push through and when you need to rest in Episode 425 of Scriptnotes.
You need to be gentle with yourself - Tracy Crossley breaks down why doing your best looks different every day. Pema Chödrön offers a reminder that tying our happiness to results and desires is a subtle aggression against ourselves.
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Previously on Inneresting…
In case you missed it, in last issue’s most clicked link Chuck Wendig lists 25 things to know about your story’s stakes.
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Bree Kessler describes the process of meal planning in a remote Alaskan village.
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