Member-only story
Why Writing Feels Like Wrestling a Bear
And how to make the bear your pet
My coffee is cold, notepad has a bunch of scribbles, Mac glows back at me, reminding me that time is ticking.
Writing is like that — equal parts frustrating and exhilarating.
Let me tell you, the first time I sat down to write a book for someone else, I felt like a fraud.
The blank page stared at me, daring me to make something happen. But here’s the thing…once I found my flow, I stopped seeing it as “writing” and started living it. I could feel the weight of their story, their struggles, their triumphs.
That’s when I knew — I wasn’t just writing. I was translating life.
If you’ve ever felt stuck staring at a blank page, I’ve got good news: you don’t have to be a genius to write well.
You just need a plan.
Let’s get into it.
Start with the End in Mind
The biggest mistake most people make is starting without knowing where they’re going.
Writing isn’t about throwing words on a page and hoping they stick. It’s about building something meaningful, brick by brick.
