38 min
S1EP02: EMBRACING THE WORDMAKER MINDSET Making Words
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This episode offers vital insights for any writer struggling with burnout or searching for ways to invigorate their writing practice with actionable guidance. Tune in for a dose of motivation and practical advice to energize your writing journey.
Full transcript available at wordmakers.org/podcast/s1ep02-embracing-the-wordmaker-mindset
Here's a breakdown of what's covered:
Introduction to Mindset Shifts: The episode begins with a discussion on the importance of mindset in overcoming the hurdles and challenges faced in a writing career, focusing on transforming negative thought patterns into positive outcomes.
A Personal Journey: I share a candid look into their personal story, from leaving a career in healthcare to embrace writing full-time to the unforeseen challenges posed by the pandemic and how these experiences have shaped their approach to writing and productivity.
Defining Burnout: An in-depth definition of burnout, its symptoms, and how it differs from stress, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of this state of exhaustion
The Road to Recovery: Insights into my journey towards recovery, including a pivotal mindset shift towards planning and productivity, sparked by reflections in their journals and constructive feedback from friends.
Introducing the Wordmaker Mindset: The creation of the Wordmaker Mindset, developed to foster a holistic approach to writing, planning, and community engagement, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling writing practice.
Navigating the Phases of Novel Creation: An exploration of the Foundation, Creative, and Publishing phases within the Wordmaker Mindset, providing strategies for each stage to support writers in their creative endeavors.
Actionable Steps and Resources: Practical advice for listeners on how to incorporate the Wordmaker Mindset into their writing processes, including goal setting, community engagement, and self-care practices.
Wordmakers Writing Community Highlight: An invitation to the Wordmakers Writing Community, particularly for the #20kin5Days writing challenge, detailing the support and resources available to participants.
This episode offers vital insights for any writer struggling with burnout or searching for ways to invigorate their writing practice with actionable guidance. Tune in for a dose of motivation and practical advice to energize your writing journey.
Full transcript available at wordmakers.org/podcast/s1ep02-embracing-the-wordmaker-mindset
Here's a breakdown of what's covered:
Introduction to Mindset Shifts: The episode begins with a discussion on the importance of mindset in overcoming the hurdles and challenges faced in a writing career, focusing on transforming negative thought patterns into positive outcomes.
A Personal Journey: I share a candid look into their personal story, from leaving a career in healthcare to embrace writing full-time to the unforeseen challenges posed by the pandemic and how these experiences have shaped their approach to writing and productivity.
Defining Burnout: An in-depth definition of burnout, its symptoms, and how it differs from stress, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of this state of exhaustion
The Road to Recovery: Insights into my journey towards recovery, including a pivotal mindset shift towards planning and productivity, sparked by reflections in their journals and constructive feedback from friends.
Introducing the Wordmaker Mindset: The creation of the Wordmaker Mindset, developed to foster a holistic approach to writing, planning, and community engagement, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling writing practice.
Navigating the Phases of Novel Creation: An exploration of the Foundation, Creative, and Publishing phases within the Wordmaker Mindset, providing strategies for each stage to support writers in their creative endeavors.
Actionable Steps and Resources: Practical advice for listeners on how to incorporate the Wordmaker Mindset into their writing processes, including goal setting, community engagement, and self-care practices.
Wordmakers Writing Community Highlight: An invitation to the Wordmakers Writing Community, particularly for the #20kin5Days writing challenge, detailing the support and resources available to participants.
38 min