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Introduction: The Prison of the Perfect Page
You sit down to write and… nothing feels good enough.
You delete more than you type. You second-guess every sentence. You rework that opening line again and convince yourself you’re not ready. Or talented. Or inspired.
Sound familiar?
That’s not laziness. That’s perfectionism—a subtle, ruthless form of self-sabotage that many intermediate writers face as their skills improve and their standards rise.
But here’s the cure: writing wild.
This guide is about ditching control, embracing chaos, and rediscovering creative freedom by intentionally writing messy, wrong, bold, and imperfect on purpose.
Read more: Embrace the Chaos: How to Write Wild and Break Perfectionism’s Grip
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Introduction: Writer’s Block Is a Creative Sign—Not a Death Sentence
Even seasoned and successful writers get stuck.
But here’s the truth: Writer’s block isn’t a flaw—it’s feedback. It’s a signal from your creative mind that something needs to change. For authors who have a story or two under their belts, writer’s block is rarely about not knowing how to write. It’s about fear, fatigue, perfectionism, or burnout—and facing the creative unknown.
This long-form guide skips the cliché advice (like “just write through it”) and dives into innovative, tested, and surprisingly fun ways to move past writer’s block and get back to writing stories that matter.
Read more: Innovative and Creative Ways Writers Can Overcome Writer’s Block
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Most writers don’t start with rules. We start with stories. With voices in our heads, images in our minds, and a desire to capture something alive on the page.
But somewhere along the way—maybe after a few writing courses, critique groups, or too many “top 10 tips” articles—we start collecting rules like souvenirs:
- Show, don’t tell.
- Avoid adverbs.
- Stick to one point of view.
- Write every day.
- Never start with dialogue.
- Start with the action.
- Don’t use passive voice.
Individually, these rules aren’t evil. Many are rooted in good craft principles. But taken too literally—or too early in your development—they can suck the joy out of writing and replace it with anxiety and self-censorship.
Here’s the truth: Rules are tools, not laws. And sometimes, the best way to get your creativity back is to break a few of them on purpose.
Read more: Writing Rules Were Made to Be Broken: How Creative Rebellion Can Transform Your Fiction
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If you’ve ever stared at a blank page wondering why writing feels harder than it used to, you’re not alone. Many fiction writers—whether beginners or seasoned pros—hit moments where the spark dims and the question bubbles up:
"Why am I even doing this?"
But behind every writer is a powerful why. And when you reconnect with that purpose, you reignite the joy that started it all.
Read more: Why Do You Write? Rediscovering the Heart of Your Creative Journey
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Plot twists are among the most thrilling tools in a fiction writer’s toolkit. When executed well, they can make a story unforgettable—compelling readers to turn pages faster, question their assumptions, and recommend your book to everyone they know. But when a plot twist feels forced or implausible, it risks breaking the reader’s attention and undermining your narrative.
For intermediate fiction writers looking to take their storytelling to the next level, here’s how to craft plot twists that surprise and satisfy.
Read more: How to Create a Believable Plot Twist: A Guide for Intermediate Fiction Authors