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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 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! 💜📚✨

Rachel Bateman


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    Latest episodes from Breaking Writer's Block

    Gaining Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 7:07


    Friends, you don't need confidence to write--you need courage. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Learn to Write by Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 6:43


    Theory will only take you so far. And practicing techniques in small, separate pieces may not be nearly as helpful as just writing the story you really want to be working on. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Contradictory Writing Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 5:28


    How do you deal with writing advice when it seems like everything is contradictory? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Know What You Write

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 5:50


    Every author has heard the advice to "Write what you know." But what if instead you decided to do the research to know what you write? Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    The One Rule of Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 6:43


    I don't like to give many rules to writing, but when it comes to Romance, there's one big rule. Happy Writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    romance one rule happy writing
    Future Journaling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 7:48


    My friends, I want you to take some time today to imagine what your ideal author life will really be like. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Resistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 6:15


    Why do you resist writing? Most of the time it boils down to one thing: FEAR. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Scenes vs Chapters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 6:10


    Scenes and chapters are two different ways to break down a longer chunk of writing. They are similar but definitely not the same! Let's chat about the differences and why it is helpful to draft in scenes without worrying about chapter breaks. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Writing Without Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 6:57


    We all need support, and it can be hard to pursue a writing career if you're not getting the support you need. This episode is all about how to navigate a lack of support. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Writing With Limited Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 7:45


    It can be hard to find the time to write, especially when you have another job, a family, and other responsibilities. Let's chat about how to write in the little bits of time you can find. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Is It Time to Quit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 7:49


    How do you know when it's time to leave a writing project in the past and move on to something else? Let's breakdown how to decide. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Napkin Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 3:59


    Feeling stuck? Grab a napkin and break through your block. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    What If You Miss a Session?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 9:59


    Sometimes, no matter your best intentions, you miss a scheduled writing session. Let's chat about what to do when it inevitably happens. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    When You're a Brand New Writer...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 6:58


    Today, I want to talk specifically to those of you who are writing your first book or screenplay. This is my advice for first-time writers. Happy writing! Related Episodes: ⁠#13: Why Do You Resist Writing?⁠ ⁠#40: Why Do You Procrastinate?⁠ ⁠#165: Be a Beginner⁠ Let's Connect: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Email

    It's Not Universal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 4:12


    With so much writing advice out there, it's hard to decide which is best for you. When listening to advice, the most important thing to remember is that it's not universal and there is no one right way to do things. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    When the Honeymoon Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 7:09


    Starting a new writing project can feel a lot like starting a new relationship: all excitement and adrenaline and giddy love. But what happens when the honeymoon period wears off? Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    The Inner Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 7:56


    Your inner editor is not your enemy. You just need to learn how to work with the inner editor instead of against it. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    PREward Your Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 6:39


    Let's chat about a real simple hack to get your brain to associate writing with pleasure. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Habit Stacking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 8:57


    Creating consistency in your life is simple as long as you work with your existing habits instead of against them. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Writing Coach Red Flags

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 7:33


    A writing coach can be a great partner to your writing career. Unfortunately, not every who calls themself a coach is a good coach. Here's some red flags to watch for. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 5:27


    Conflict. You may avoid it in your daily life, but your writing needs it. So let's talk about how to write effective conflict. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Setting Good Enough Goals for Your Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 7:24


    Huge word count goals and daunting deadlines can make writing harder for a lot of people. So instead, let's set some Good Enough Goals. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Spooky Season Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 6:50


    It's spooky season, friends! Let's talk about writing effective horror. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Focus on YOU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 5:26


    Writing and publishing is not a race. Stop focusing on your perceived competition, and focus on you. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Jackpot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 6:14


    Winning the lottery (or getting that once-in-a-lifetime book deal) would be awesome...but it's not something to stake your future on. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Navigating Creative and Noncreative Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 6:16


    If your writing isn't paying the bills yet, stop thinking of your bill-paying job as a fallback...it's a support job. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Boredom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 7:13


    One of the most powerful tools for creativity is one that is free to everyone: boredom. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Keeping Your Peace While Querying

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 7:37


    Querying can be hard, but you don't need to let it strip your joy of writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    It Doesn't Need to Be Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 5:54


    Writing does not need to be hard to be worthwhile! Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Promise Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 2:15


    There will always be someone willing to tell you that you can't do it. Don't let that someone be you. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    October Check-in

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 5:43


    It's time to check in with our writing goals for October and the fourth quarter of 2024! Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    How to Write a Good Twist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 6:16


    A great plot twist can absolutely make a book...but only when it's executed well. A twist that misses the mark can ruin an otherwise decent book. Today, let's talk about how to write effective twists. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Advice from Edgar Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 3:26


    "You've always got to do something you want to do and not because you think you ought to do it." ~Edgar Wright Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Getting the Beginning Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 6:11


    What do you do if you've been writing and rewriting the beginning of your book but can't get it quite right? The answer to the beginning will likely be found in the end. Happy writing!

    None of Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 6:54


    What if people think you're wasting your time writing and should be doing something more productive instead? How do you convince yourself what you're doing is worthwhile? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #36: Your Circle of Support #48: Swing for the Fences #49: Quantity Dictates Quality Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Vampires Are (un)Dead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 6:22


    The word on the publishing street is that vampires, as a subgenre, are dead and nobody wants them. But if we turn to Hollywood, we can see a vampire resurgence over the past few years. Let's chat about what it's like to write in a "dead" genre and the cyclical nature of the industry. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #137: The Sky is Falling! How to Write in a "Dead" Genre #143: It Only Takes One #44: Who Is Your Ideal Reader? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Managing Your Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 6:56


    Turns out my voice wasn't as back as I thought and I'm down sick again today. SIGH. Enjoy this throwback episode of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #220: Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Traditionally Publish? #268: Going Viral Isn't the Goal Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Going Viral Isn't the Goal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 5:47


    When dealing with your writerly social media, going viral doesn't help move the needle the way you may want it to. It's time to spend less time focusing on trying to make a viral post and more time on nurturing the audience you already have. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #220: Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Traditionally Publish? #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #75: How to Take Control of Your Social Media Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    What It Is to Be a Writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 6:50


    I'm back with a voice! In this brand new episode of Breaking Writer's Block, let's chat about discouragement, wanting to give up, and what it means to be a writer. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #175: What's Your Fallback Job? #77: The Danger of Success Stories #65: An Overnight Success Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    What Should a Writer Study in College?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 7:36


    One more day being sick, my friends, so one more rerun episodes. Fingers crossed I'll be back up and recording new episodes for you tomorrow. Happy Writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    How to Write Faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 6:24


    Another day with no voice, friends, so it's another day with a rerun episode. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    When Word Count Goals Don't Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 8:30


    Y'all, I've lost my voice. So. No new episode today. Instead, enjoy this rerun episode about a topic that's been on my mind for several days. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    "I'm Excited to Write Today!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 7:43


    How are the writing memes you're consuming on social media impacting your mindset and ability to write? Let's discuss in this special repeat episode of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #26: What Do You Expect? #34: Are You in the Dip? #35: How to Write When You Are Unmotivated Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Failure Is ALWAYS an Option

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 7:01


    "Failure is not an option," is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot, but not only is failure always an option, it's a possibility you shouldn't shy away from. Embrace your failures and use them to get closer to your dreams. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #236: How to Navigate the Doom and Gloom #233: Hidden Perfectionism #10: The One Thing ALL Successful Authors Have in Common Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Make Your Schedule Work for YOU

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 7:23


    Let's chat about your writing schedule. I know, this sounds like an incredibly boring topic, but it's also a super important one. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #9: Finding Time to Write...When You Have No Time #17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right? #26: What Do You Expect? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Can You Write It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 5:38


    One of the most common questions in online writing groups is, "Can I write XYZ in my book?" Let's chat about how, not only can you, but you should. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #71: Trust Your Instincts #102: What You WANT to Write #124: Originality is Overrated Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Writing Podcast Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 6:55


    Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite writing podcasts with you. Happy listening! ⁠The Author Burnout Cure with Isabel Sterling⁠ ⁠Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo⁠ ⁠Unpublished with Amie McNee and James Winestock⁠ ⁠Scriptnotes with John August and Craig Mazin⁠ ⁠The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna⁠ ⁠Post Mortem with Mick Garris⁠ ⁠How to Horror with Mick Garris⁠, a three-night course hosted by ⁠Story Summit⁠ Related Episodes: ⁠#246: Let's Talk Craft Books⁠ ⁠#207: The Books I Read on Vacation⁠ ⁠#243: Spooky Season TBR⁠ Let's Connect: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Email⁠

    Lessons from Nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 5:30


    I had an epiphany while playing the 1988 Classic Nintendo video game Friday the 13th, and today I want to share my epiphany with you. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #139: Write Like the Young #130: There Are No Rules #119: Be Unreasonable Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    Said She, "It's Time to Vent," She Said.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 5:10


    The current great debate in the writer world on Threads: When writing dialogue, should your tag be Character said or said Character? Let's discuss in today's somewhat ranty episode. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #130: There Are No Rules #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    character harmful vent there are no rules
    There Comes a Time...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 3:34


    ...when you need to actually write. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #103: Writing Doesn't Always Look Like Writing #14: Is It Time to Take a Nap? #66: Stop Setting Word Count Goals Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

    How to Write When You're Stressed or Overwhelmed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 6:58


    What do you do when you come to the page to write but all you can think about is all the other things you need to do and all the stresses of your life? Today, I'm sharing a quick exercise to help you work through this. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #215: You're Allowed to Have Fun #193: Intentional Dream Building #160: Just One Thing Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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