The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure How to Rewire Your Brain So Writing Feels Necessary for Survival | 178
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May 25, 2025 Discover the power of writing as a survival tool, transforming it from a mere hobby into a vital necessity. Dive into the neuroscience behind habits and identity, and how they influence your writing journey. Hear an inspiring personal story about a marathon that reshaped self-identity and parallels it with the writing process. Don't miss the wild one-day writing challenge that thrusts you into a scenario where storytelling becomes your lifeline. Unleash your creativity and embrace the writer within!
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Marathon Running Identity
- Bonnie Jean Schaefer shares how running her first marathon hardwired her identity as a runner.
- Running became necessary for her sanity and creative flow, not just a hobby.
Writing as a Survival Need
- The brain can reclassify writing from optional to necessary through consistent, intense repetition.
- Writing habits can become categorized alongside survival needs like food and shelter.
Writing Builds Creative Pressure
- Writing builds internal pressure like a creative fire that needs to be released.
- Skipping writing causes discomfort, showing it becomes essential for mental balance.