The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure What Marathon Training Taught Me About Writing Consistently | 105
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Mar 13, 2025 Running and writing share a common struggle: starting. Once you get going, momentum takes over, making creativity flow naturally. The podcast delves into how daily writing habits can mirror marathon training, emphasizing that small, consistent actions can lead to significant growth. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the journey and not let breaks hinder their progress. By committing to writing regularly, the difference between wanting to write and being a writer becomes clear.
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Marathon Running Momentum Story
- Bonnie Jean Schaefer struggled with fatigue and reluctance before starting her longest run, 10 miles.
- After pushing through the initial discomfort, she found rhythm and conquered the run by building momentum.
Writing and Newton's Law
- Writing momentum works like Newton's first law: an object in motion stays in motion.
- Starting writing is hardest; daily writing removes that start-up difficulty and enhances creativity.
Daily Writing Activates Creativity
- Daily writing activates creative brain networks more efficiently than sporadic writing.
- This efficiency makes words come faster and requires less effort to continue writing.