Writing Excuses 21.02: My Process is Not Your Process
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Jan 11, 2026 This discussion reveals the pitfalls of adopting someone else’s writing process. The hosts advocate for self-discovery through observation and understanding personal triggers. They recommend creating supportive rituals, linking tasks, and listening to your body’s cues to enhance productivity. Little habits can lower resistance, making writing more accessible. Highlighted is the importance of treating yourself with compassion and recognizing that your writing process is unique and adaptable. Identifying effective steps can transform your approach.
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Begin With Observation
- Observing your current process is the first step to change.
- Mary Robinette Kowal says start by asking what your process actually is before fixing it.
Remove The Trigger
- Identify the stimulus behind avoidant reactions and remove or reshape it.
- Erin Roberts recommends treating avoidant behavior as a response to a trigger, not moral failure.
Lottery Tickets As A Pattern
- DongWon Song noticed buying scratch-off tickets whenever he had bad days at work.
- He used that pattern to understand his escape fantasies and the underlying trigger.