What do you do when the fun of writing wears off?
When your own infatuation with your story wanes, and you start to feel frustrated, confused, and maybe even in despair?
Is that an indication you should quit? Because you don’t have what it takes to be a real and serious writer?
Absolutely not.
Because this is where most writers quit. In what Seth Godin calls, the dip.
Which is the worst time to quit.
In this episode, I’ll give you four questions to ask yourself before you quit writing.
So you can get clear just how committed you are.
Because if you’re not full in, what’s the point?
I’ll also share my story of when I quit writing, and what I wish I knew way back then.
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Episode at a glance:
[02:50] Learn why hitting challenges – what Seth Godin calls, “the dip” is the worst time to quit.
[15:19] Get clear on what you’re not willing to do. For example, I won’t work nights after 6 pm.
[06:22] How much time are you willing to spend?
Be specific about how much time and energy you’re willing to devote to your writing.
[09:04] When is the right time to quit?
You’ve heard the adage, “Winners never quit.” But sometimes quitting is the right thing to do. In fact, winners quit all the time. But they only quit the things that no longer serve them. Learn what things you can quit to serve your writing.
[19:59] How much frustration and challenge are you willing to face?
Because that’s all part of the process of writing an exceptional story. It means you’re expanding. So, step into it. Go full in.
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