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January 28, 2025 31 mins

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Ever found yourself staring at a blank page, knowing you should be writing but… just not doing it? You’re not alone. In this episode of Writing and Killing Unicorns, we dive into the 10 biggest reasons writers don’t write—from procrastination to perfectionism, self-doubt to distractions—and explore real, actionable ways to push past them. Whether you're stuck in the idea phase, afraid your work won’t be good enough, or just too busy to write, this episode will help you get back on track and start putting words on the page.

If you've been waiting for a sign to stop avoiding your writing, this is it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The most common mental and practical roadblocks that keep writers from writing
✅ How perfectionism and fear of failure sabotage creativity—and how to break free
✅ Strategies for overcoming self-doubt and building writing confidence
✅ Why "finding time to write" might not be the real problem
✅ Simple habits and mindset shifts to make writing a consistent part of your life

Mentioned in This Episode:

📖 The Dead Weight by Jo Salazar

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🔥 Special Guest Host: Jo Salazar! 🔥

Next week, we’re handing the mic over to Jo Salazar, the author of the hot new novel The Dead Weight. Jo will be diving into one of the most challenging parts of writing: killing your darlings. Have you ever struggled to cut a sentence, scene, or character you love but know it isn’t serving your story? Jo’s got you covered with practical advice on editing with purpose and making your writing stronger by letting go.

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