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Open a Gap for Your Words · The Daily Writer

• 0:07
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the Daily Writer, where we share a lesson each day to help you cultivate the habits for creative success.
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  SPEAKER_00: How do you typically cope with getting stuck in your writing?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you sit there staring at the screen?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you avoid the hard work and switch over to a Netflix show?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you put your face in your hands and start sobbing uncontrollably?
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, if you do any of these things or something like it, there's a better way.
• 0:33
  SPEAKER_00: The historical fiction writer Hilary Mantel shared some great advice.
• 0:38
  SPEAKER_00: She said, If you get stuck, get away from your desk.
• 0:42
  SPEAKER_00: Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a pie, draw, listen to music, meditate, exercise.
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  SPEAKER_00: Whatever you do, don't just stick there scowling at the problem.
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  SPEAKER_00: But don't make telephone calls or go to a party.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you do, other people's words will pour in where your lost words should be.
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  SPEAKER_00: Open a gap for them.
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  SPEAKER_00: Create a space.
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  SPEAKER_00: Be patient.
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  SPEAKER_00: This idea of opening a gap is really helpful.
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  SPEAKER_00: Whenever you feel stuck, that's your creative brain telling you it's time to take a break from staring at the screen and to get involved in another activity.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your subconscious mind is always there working for you.
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  SPEAKER_00: When you switch to something different, it gives your mind some breathing room to work on the problem.
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  SPEAKER_00: That opens a gap so the words can start flowing again.
• 1:29
  SPEAKER_00: So the next time you feel stuck, give it a try and see if it helps you break through those creative blocks.
• 1:35
  SPEAKER_00: Thanks so much for listening to today's episode.
• 1:38
  SPEAKER_00: I want to take a second to let you know about our Daily Rider membership community.
• 1:42
  SPEAKER_00: One of the best ways to develop better habits and impact more people's lives with your writing is to spend time around other successful riders.
• 1:50
  SPEAKER_00: So if you're tired of feeling isolated and chasing success on your own, I think you'll really love the Daily Rider community.
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  SPEAKER_00: For years, I searched for the kind of community that I would want to join.
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  SPEAKER_00: I could never find what I wanted, so I created one.
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  SPEAKER_00: And some of the features include weekly writing sprints, monthly community calls, help from writing mentors, calls with guest experts, many courses to help you be productive, and so much more.
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  SPEAKER_00: For more info, you can visit daily writerlife.com/slash community.
• 2:21
  SPEAKER_00: Thanks so much, and I'll see you tomorrow.