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@j4ck.eth
i have a lot of fear around writing and publishing i’m afraid it’s going to be bad or dumb, or that what i have to say isn’t worthwhile - so i don’t even start anyone else? techniques to overcome this?
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@tombeck.eth
Perhaps because you are trying to do two things at once. Separate the writing from the publishing — write in private for a bit until you feel less clumsy and self conscious about it. Write and wait three days before reading your words. Then you will see where there is value and where there is not.
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@vyara
why do you want to write ? Do you “like” your reasons ?
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@zico
can definitely relate. I tend to fall into the perfectionist trap & if peeling back the layers of the onion, at the core of it is fear. If you wanted to start a little writing group to help each other out with overcoming fear, getting feedback, a second set of eyes, etc. I would be all in for something like that.
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@drinkbeerkillwar.eth
Would you be willing to write if the platform gave you access for to editors and other collaborators? Incentive for collaborators is that you offer IP cut for their help.
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@morereese
If you’re doing creative writing especially, a great technique is boredom. Let the monkey brain simmer down to give the creative subconscious a chance to peak through
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@morereese
Try separating the fear of writing from the fear of publishing. Some prompts to encourage you to start (publishing not required): - distinguish your fear of writing vs your fear of publishing - why do you want to write? About what? For who? - describe something you know really well to me (or any arbitrary audience)
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@medha
I relate to this sm
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@vgr
I found Dan Harmon’s story circle a useful way to break out. Another big unblocker for me was to work in comic book mode. Story skill is not writing skill and using drawings helps break the conflation natural writers make.
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Brad Wilde
@bwilde
I feel so many of these casts and @j4ck.eth’s is another! For all facets of life, the sooner you stop carrying what people think, the easier it gets. Unless you’re willing to be a fool, you can’t learn anything new. Couple of inspiring videos, imho. https://youtube.com/shorts/5ddoauDayW4 https://youtu.be/YybkXBHm9SM
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@notdevin.eth
I just deleted everything I wrote yesterday because today it seems like the wording is all off. It’s so difficult 😞 I’m gonna try just documenting my questions with gpt3 for a week instead
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@savvyavi
Enlist a few friends in the same spot (many of us are) and make a pact to write and release one piece once a week/or every two week. Sharing the fear in a safe environment and frequency lower pressure.
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John Hoang
@jhoang
I feel the same and am also trying to break out of my shell. I spent much of my life being the odd one out, but I’ve come to find out that no matter what thoughts you have, someone somewhere can share or at least understand your thoughts.
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@benersing
Focus on launching your Minimum Viable Content and refining both substance and process as you go. If you're doing it because you enjoy the process and want to engage with others on a specific topic > doing it to try and pay the bills, it can be quite enjoyable. If you plan to go into politics, disregard this
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Have the same thought now that we are starting an engineering blog. Having someone to help you proofreading your work could be great (I’m here if you need something)
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@ljw-wavydude
A few things that work for me: Treating writing like Exercise: more important to show up regularly. Not everything needs to be publish Big Hits Model: most writing will suck, but all it takes is one piece Write w/ others. @cameron worked on a piece together I couldn’t have done alone
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Ben O’Rourke
@bpo
I find myself noticing that the winners aren’t the ones with the *chef’s kiss* perfect content - they are the ones who post.every.single.day. Be prolific and you will earn a following.
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@bpo
Just write & publish. Let it go. Don’t overthink it. Try to create a streak.
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Nicholas Charriere
@pushix
Built an app back in the day to solve exactly this! Write a story, every day, for 5 mins. http://avostories.com
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@eq
Lower your standards for what is fit to publish and share Also, recognizing that there aren’t any original ideas
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