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Write More, Stress Less
Many writers work too hard to produce too little. Even the thought of
writing can cause them stress. When you're stressed, it's harder to
write...and so a vicious cycle begins.
Stress can come from outside: a tight deadline, a boss who hates your
writing, an overcrowded schedule.Then there's self-doubt and mistaken beliefs about writing...such as the
idea that great writers get it right the first time.
The first step in taking the stress out of writing is to understand that
it's a process. Writing is less painful if you take some time to plan,
write often for a short time, and give yourself permission to make a
mess that you'll later clean up.
You can also borrow methods and models from expert writers. Many of
their strategies can be found in Write More, Stress Less: From Getting
Ideas to Getting It Done.
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