Taming the Inner Critic: Strategies for Overcoming Writer’s Block

Welcome to "Writing While Distracted," the podcast that transforms your scattered thoughts into literary brilliance. Hosted by your NeuroSpicy writing coach, Brenda Murphy, this episode dives deep into the insidious nature of writer's block and how it can derail even the greatest authors. 

Explore the two key components of writer's block: the inner critic and distraction. Learn effective methods to silence that nagging voice in your head and manage the distractions that hinder your creativity. Brenda offers practical strategies such as checking in with yourself, taking a break outside, and writing about not writing to break through creative blocks.

Discover how to deal with deep distractions and intrusive thoughts, which often stem from worry, fear, and boredom. Learn to declutter your mind with a brain dump, manage your executive function skills, and capture those distracting thoughts to keep your writing on track.

Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts or facing the overwhelming middle of your novel, this episode provides the tools and encouragement you need to keep writing. Don't let writer's block stand in your way. Tune in and transform your chaos into creativity.

Show Notes Episode Three Season One Writing While Distracted Podcast

Check out my free resources for Writers here:

https://brendalmurphy.com/resources-for-writers/

Here are the links for the apps and products mentioned in the podcast. Some are affiliate links, which helps support the podcast at no cost to you.  

Here is an explanation of the Pomodoro Technique https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique

Pomodoro App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/be-focused-focus-timer/id973130201

 

Here is a explanation of Mind Mapping and its benefits

(  https://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/sites/default/files/docs/learningguide-mindmapping.pdf )

Mind Node Mind Mapping App ( https://www.mindnode.com )

 

Scrivener  https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview

Learn Scrivener Fast with Joseph Micheal  https://scrivenercoach.kartra.com/page/NHn44  

 

Dustin Lance Black explains how he uses index cards to organize his research to write scripts. It is short video and totally worth the time it takes to watch.  https://youtu.be/vrvawtrRxsw?si=x5SxKJci7vY07b_6 }

 

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com

 

The best timer task timer I have found:  Hexagon Rotating Productivity Timer with Clock, Pomodoro Timer with 5,15, 30, 45, 60 Minute Presets, it is a Timer for ADHD Kids and Adults from by Znewtech   (https://www.amazon.com/Hexagon-Rotating-Minute-Preset-Countdown/dp/B07L2QN8MY)