#138: How To Manage Your Creative Anxiety With Rhonda Douglas
Fiction Writing Made Easy
Savannah Gilbo
4.9 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 16 April 2024
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
“Writing is a creative project. It's not an earthquake, but the thoughts and the worries can feel similar. If I can have a positive association or feel prepared for an earthquake, surely I can do that for writing.” - Rhonda Douglas
Ever found yourself staring at the blank page, trying to write but unable to find the right words? You’re not alone! Tune in to hear Rhonda Douglas share strategies for managing creative anxiety and writer’s block. Here’s a preview of what’s included
[01:29] What is creative anxiety and how does it commonly show up?
[12:13] The difference between preventive vs. curative measures for dealing with creative anxiety and some examples of each that you can implement in your routine
[32:21] Dividing the writing process into smaller segments, such as outlining part one of your book or focusing on just one paragraph, can help you overcome creative anxiety
[38:24] I adored Rhonda's insight in this episode about proactively addressing creative anxiety before it even kicks in during your writing sessions. It's such a brilliant notion! Plus, the beauty lies in how personalized this approach can be for each writer. Whether it's a quick meditation session, setting up a cozy ambiance with a flickering candle, or simply brewing a comforting cup of tea while rounding up your favorite snacks, the options are endless!
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| 0:00.0 | The things I don't have control over, |
| 0:02.7 | I'm just not going to spend time worrying about them. |
| 0:05.5 | And one of the things I tell myself is, |
| 0:08.1 | I don't have control over that. |
| 0:09.4 | That's okay. I don't have control over that. |
| 0:10.8 | And I set it aside. That does take some practice. I'm not going to I didn't wake up. I was born like being able to set that aside. |
| 0:18.6 | Totally. Knowing that you can't control it, to some extent just makes it that much easier because you do |
| 0:27.4 | everything that you can and then you just release it. |
| 0:31.3 | Welcome to the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. |
| 0:37.0 | My name is Savannah Gilboo and I'm here to help you write a story that works. |
| 0:41.0 | I want to prove to you that writing a novel doesn't have to be |
| 0:43.7 | overwhelming. So each week I'll bring you a brand new episode with simple, |
| 0:48.0 | actionable, and step-by-step strategies that you can implement in your |
| 0:51.6 | writing right away. |
| 0:53.0 | So whether you're brand new to writing or more of a seasoned author looking to improve your |
| 0:56.5 | craft, this podcast is for you. |
| 0:58.8 | So pick up a pen and let's get started. |
| 1:03.2 | In today's episode, I have a really special treat to share with you. |
| 1:07.0 | I'm sharing my conversation with Rhonda Douglas, who is the founder of First Book |
| 1:11.3 | Finnish and the host of the Resilient Writers Radio Show. |
| 1:14.4 | Rhonda is a creative coach and writing mentor who specializes in helping women writers |
| 1:19.7 | overcome their fears and write with ease and flow so that they can finish their books and |
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