Overcome Writer's Block & Write With Confidence
The Psychology of Writing Confidently, Writing Successfully, Writing Happily, and Overcoming Perfectionism
Description
Be a more productive, more confident, more successful, happier writer than you’ve ever been before!
Lots of courses teach you how to improve your writing skills, but nearly all of them miss a critical issue writers must master if they want to succeed: the unique mental challenges that are at play when we write.
From writer’s block and critical self-talk to distractions and time management, from feeling too close to our words in the editing process to insecurities beginning freelancers and new authors face in getting published, writing is full of emotional and psychological hurdles that can drag down our success and our happiness, no matter how skillful we are at crafting our words.
They can also stifle our ability to write and become better writers. They can riddle us with self-doubt and trick us into believing a story we tell ourselves: “My writing isn’t good enough, and it’s never going to be good enough” – when that story simply isn’t true.
Welcome to the first course in a new, groundbreaking series of workshops on the psychology of writing, and the mental and emotional challenges writers face.
Taught by writing coach, bestselling author, and professional travel writer Dave Fox, this particular workshop – part one in our series – focuses on writer’s block, self-criticism, emotional overwhelm when writing, and how to write about personally difficult topics.
We’ll explore:
What writer’s block really is, what it isn’t, and ways to overcome it.
Why some writers are considered “gifted” and how you can become one of them.
How to tame your “inner bully” – that gremlin in your head who whispers demoralizing things to you when you write – things you would never say to anyone else.
Writer’s jealousy: Comparing ourselves to other writers can ignite or stifle our success, depending on what we tell ourselves.
How to write when writing doesn’t feel good.
How to start writing again if you’ve been in a rut.
Writing about emotionally sensitive topics, and deciding how much about yourself to reveal.
Writer’s overwhelm: From too many ideas and not enough time, to stories that branch off on too many tangents, to the daunting task of starting and finishing books and other large projects.
Understanding the difference between “perfect” and “good enough,” and establishing a sane middle ground so you can get your good work out there and be more productive.
Unlike many Udemy courses you just download and watch, this course is interactive. It includes hands-on journaling exercises to help you get to the root of your biggest mental challenges. In the forums, you’ll be encouraged to share your thoughts and experiences with other writers, to commiserate and share strategies for success – kind of like group therapy but more fun!
Dave teaches with a mix of practical advice, motivation and encouragement, and a sprinkling of tough love to get your words moving. He laces it all together with anecdotes and experiences from his life as a travel writer and bestselling author, and shares his personal journey to becoming a more confident, more productive, happier writer who tripled his hourly freelance income with one client after making one simple change in the way he approached his writing.
Get on track and write to your fullest potential!
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why your writing wasn’t “good enough,” or worrying whether it was ever going to be “good enough;” if you’ve ever thrown secret mini-tantrums as you stared at your word processor, frustrated that your words weren’t coming out the way you wanted them to; if you’ve ever felt stuck, stalled, or anxious about what you were writing or how you were writing it; if you’ve ever wondered if writing could be easier and more fun; this course will help you unravel the clogs in your brain and write to your fullest potential.
(And if you wrestle with challenges such as distraction, organization, time management, editing insecurities, publishing fears, and a long list of other mental challenges that nearly all writers face at one point or another, check out course number two in this series – "Overcome Writing Distractions: Stop Procrastinating and Write!")
Sometimes, writing is hard. That’s a reality all writers face. But it doesn’t have to be a confidence crusher. Knowing how to write to the best of your ability, how to keep growing your skills to new levels, and how to keep writing on days when you’re feeling uncertain, will make writing feel lighter and less arduous.
So join us in this fun, high-energy workshop designed to help you tame your mental writing beasts, and become the writer you deserve to be – because you’ve got stories to tell and there are readers out there who are waiting to read them.
Dave Fox is dedicated to your success and he’s here to help. So sign up today and become a more productive, more confident, more successful, happier writer than you’ve ever been before!
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"(Dave is) the best writing teacher I have ever had. Talented, funny, approachable, and structured."
– Leslie in Surrey, England
"Dave Fox is an amazing teacher who will give you online feedback as if you were sitting right next to him."
– Joan in Bakersfield, California
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Also check out my other courses on Udemy:
The Writing Mind 2: Overcome Distractions & Get More Written
Globejotting: How to Write Extraordinary Travel Journals (and still have time to enjoy your trip!)
Travel Writing: Explore the World and Publish Your Stories
Deep Travel: Have Adventures No Guidebook Can Tell You About
Professional Humor Tricks for Writers, Speakers, and Other Misfits
What You Will Learn!
- Overcome writer's block.
- Understand the difference between writing well versus falling into an abyss of perfectionism.
- Write with greater confidence.
- Enjoy writing more.
- Eliminate self-destructive thoughts that are hindering your writing progress and success.
- Significantly increase your writing productivity, and write more – and better – in less time than before.
- Keep writing to the fullest of your abilities, even on days when writing doesn't feel good.
Who Should Attend!
- This course is for anyone who wants to become a more productive, more successful, more confident, and happier writer. It is designed for anyone who struggles with writer's block, doubts about their writing in general, or fears about writing about particular topics.
- It is for writers and aspiring writers who are feeling stuck, and who want to achieve higher levels of writing success.
- It's a course for people who like writing but want to like it more, who feel frustrated or overwhelmed by certain aspects of the writing process, who want to make writing a less painful, more fun, and more productive experience.
- This course is *NOT* for people who say they want to be writers but are not willing to challenge themselves to reach their goals. If you're confused about whether or not this might be you, please watch lecture number two – "Are you sure you want to be a writer?" – for FREE before signing up! It's a fun (true) story about saying you want to write versus actually wanting to write.