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How I Write

Steven Pressfield: Every Story Needs a Villain | How I Write Podcast | How I Write

Nov 22, 2023
01:26:17

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  • Consistency, discipline, and showing up are vital for writers to overcome resistance and improve their craft.
  • Starting a story with the climax in mind allows for effective structuring, building suspense, and maintaining tension throughout.

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The Power of Discipline in Writing

Discipline is crucial for writers, as having discipline and no talent is more advantageous than having great talent but no discipline. The writing process can be challenging, and the more you love something, the more resistance you'll face. It is important to consistently show up and do the work, even when it feels difficult or uninspiring. One must embrace the concept of one move checkmate, where the goal is to keep moving forward, regardless of how good or bad the writing may be initially. Pushing through resistance and working consistently with discipline are key to improving as a writer.

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