Befriend Your Writer’s Block: How to Have More Fun During Creative Challenges
Thursday, November 6 at 12 – 1pm PDT
A FREE Virtual Event
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Writing is a creative process, and it’s natural to go through ebbs and flows. Many writers have moments of struggle and stress. But when we find ourselves in episodes where good ideas seem to grind to a halt completely and attempting to get words on the page feels like a Sisyphean task, we may consider it writer’s block. Focusing on being blocked, however, can create more of the same. Let’s sensitively unpack some of the real challenges writer’s face, and lessons we can learn, while exploring ways to bring more fun into the process!
In this presentation we will explore:
- Why writers sometimes feel “blocked.”
- How to be compassionate with yourself during rough spots.
- What you can do to put more fun and joy into writing.
- Ideas to help ignite motivation and productivity.
- Playful tips for more ease and joy in your creative life.
- This is for nonfiction and fiction authors. You don’t have to be experiencing a creative challenge to find some fun tips in this presentation!
About the Presenter
Laurie Sue Brockway is a seasoned writer of thousands of articles, 25 books, and many once-unfinished manuscripts. She developed her unique approach to tapping into creative magic after years of writing panic, fear, and frustration! Her books have been published by Penguin, Random House, Kensington, Sterling, and Llewellyn. Now running her own self-publishing company, she is sharing her wisdom to help other writers. Her books include Writer’s Flow, She Who Scrivens, Meet Enheduanna, Lakshmi Magic, The Goddess Pages and several fiction titles. She is a former editor of an iconic national women’s magazine, and of local newspapers and online publications. She holds degrees in psychology, history, and ministry. Find out more at www.revlauriesue.com.
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