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Does writing scare you?

Here's why this is a good thing

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Caroline Donahue
Jul 15, 2024
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A woman holds a mug of tea and turns her face toward the wall. text: Get scared while writing? Here's why that's a good thing

Are you scared before writing?

Do you come up with a giant list of things that you must check off before you type? Do previously unappealing chores and obligations call your name? I'm talking about you, laundry.

This happens to all of us. I have been struggling myself with getting hypnotised by my inner critic whenever I have a writing session planned. I…

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