Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Season 2 Episode 33: How To Not Be Overwhelmed
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May 25, 2009 Tips on how to not be overwhelmed by the abundance of writing advice. Embrace imperfections, focus on practice, and start writing without fear. Explore the evolution of ideas in writing and the debate between outlining and discovery writing. Find joy in the writing journey and avoid getting stuck in endless revisions.
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Limit Advice; Write Instead
- Limit your writing advice intake to 15 minutes and then write.
- Avoid listening to hours of advice to prevent feeling overwhelmed and stuck.
Embrace Bad First Drafts
- Allow yourself to write bad first drafts and improve with practice.
- Focus on learning and practicing instead of aiming for perfection initially.
Start With Your Favorite Scene
- Start writing by picking your favorite scene from your outline and write it.
- Don’t worry about missing foreshadowing or explanations; just enjoy writing the scene.