“It is better to sit there and struggle and stare at it than to avoid it altogether for fear of what will happen.”
— James Garside
Do you want some writing advice that’s actually useful? Show up, sit down, shut up, and stare at your work until you can’t stand it any more. Then write.
This episode is about what to do when trying to write feels like a hostage situation.
The hardest part of writing isn’t writing. It’s showing up in the first place. Showing up is half the battle. The other half is waiting for the screaming in your head to stop.
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Chapter 23 by James Garside. A regular series of irregular thoughts. Could be anything. Mostly rants. Warning: May contain traces of sarcasm. Chapter 23 is a multimedia project by James Garside. Journalist, Author, Writer. Part-time vagabond, full-time grumpy arse. Would you care for a cup of tea? I write about everything from art, culture, and politics to tech, travel, and the occult. Sometimes in ways that get me into trouble. I’m also funny — I probably should’ve led with that. I help writers and artists to do their best work. Let’s be part of each other’s stories. More at: jamesgarside.net
