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3 Tips for Introverted Writers · The Daily Writer

• 0:06
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the Daily Rider Podcast, where we bring you tips and inspiration each day to help you build habits for writing success.
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  SPEAKER_00: There are a lot of advantages to being an introverted writer.
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  SPEAKER_00: You enjoy being alone, which is a big benefit when trying to finish your writing.
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  SPEAKER_00: You'd mostly rather spend time with books than people, which can help you dive deeply into literature and learning.
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  SPEAKER_00: You'd rather observe than participate, which can help you approach life like a journalist or researcher.
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  SPEAKER_00: However, those same tendencies can sometimes backfire on us.
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  SPEAKER_00: Those same strengths that help us become great writers can make it hard for us to build an audience, which is something that every writer must do.
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  SPEAKER_00: So here are three quick tips for introverted writers on building an audience.
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  SPEAKER_00: Number one, don't be afraid to put yourself and your writing out there.
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  SPEAKER_00: Life is not all about observing others or writing about other people's experiences.
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  SPEAKER_00: We want to hear what you have experienced and what you have to say about your topic.
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  SPEAKER_00: Number two, get out there and have real conversations with actual human beings.
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  SPEAKER_00: As introverts, we often live in our heads and we avoid life in the real world.
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  SPEAKER_00: But this is where the action happens.
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  SPEAKER_00: Don't think of people as exhausting.
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  SPEAKER_00: I mean, let's be honest, people can be exhausting, but in reality, you and I can be exhausting to other people as well.
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  SPEAKER_00: So don't think of other people as just exhausting.
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  SPEAKER_00: Instead, think of them as your best teachers and the reason that you do what you do.
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  SPEAKER_00: After all, we do this for other people, right?
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  SPEAKER_00: And number three, don't overanalyze this process.
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  SPEAKER_00: Just start writing and course correct as you go.
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  SPEAKER_00: You've got to let go of this need to be perfect and have everything figured out all the time.
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  SPEAKER_00: Just relax, get to work, and know that you are smart, you're intelligent, and you will figure it out as you go along.
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  SPEAKER_00: The bottom line is that your greatest strength can also be your greatest liability.
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  SPEAKER_00: So don't get sucked into the lie that people are the enemy.
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  SPEAKER_00: You're there to serve them, enjoy them, and learn from them.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's today's challenge.
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  SPEAKER_00: Choose one of these three tips and put it into practice today.
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  SPEAKER_00: Don't wait, don't overanalyze it, don't overthink it.
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  SPEAKER_00: Just choose one tip and do it.
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  SPEAKER_00: And I think you'll be surprised to see what happens.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thanks for listening, and I'll see you next time.