Bitching About Writing: A Cathartic Necessity

Writing can be hard, lonely work. Talking about the struggle can release pressure and help you get back to the page—but only if you’re sharing with the right people.

I talk about why feelings aren’t facts, how isolation keeps writers stuck, and how to build a small circle of writing trust that you can lean into when you feel stuck.

Timestamps
00:00 Writing Struggle + Isolation
01:44 Listener Question About Short Stories
03:44 Why Venting Helps Writers
05:45 Feelings Aren’t Facts
07:57 Choosing Who to Tell
09:48 Building a Circle of Trust
12:27 Final Thoughts

Links to Other Episodes Mentioned

S2 Ep 53 How Writing Short Stories Can Make You a Stronger Novelist with Demi Michelle Schwartz

S3 Ep 78 From “Am I Good Enough?” to “I Believe in My Work” with Book Coach Karmen Špiljak

S2 Ep 54 Finding the Right Writing Community For You

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