So You Think You Can't Write?

Very good post. I have seen so many people post here that they were terrible at writing and so hated it but their posts were well written and articulate. That shows a mental block, not a lack of ability.

Tina

Oh god, I still can't write. I get brain freeze

I hate writing articles, but I love writing ebooks - go figure. Good luck!

In writing there is a hurdle that you must break through before you
can start flowing. But for sure your brain will fool you into staying
lazy (called "writer's block") and you have to find a system to
get over it. The best system is just to start writing

It gets easier with each page you write. At least, a little easier.

Congratulations on your breakthrough.

-Ray Edwards

Ok Jazbo, then write an ebook or two then copy and paste each page in a separate file. Then rework them into at least a one page article. Hopefully that would get you past the mental block or dislike of writing articles.

Hey Kirahster,

I too was in the same boat... I felt like i would never
be able to make it through writing an entire e-book.

After reading through the war room and the Allens Private posts it also changed the way I look at IM.

Since Joining the War room two weeks ago i have been able to write my first ebook.
Its only 7 pages but it was written by me which is all that matters.

Now i know i can do it and it is possible.

I have learned that writers block is not what was holding me
back.. it was laziness.

Im now learning to listen to my inner thoughts.. If you concentrate on a topic
long enough, your mind will speak to you.. hope i dont sound crazy.. Once you realize that you need to listen
to that little voice inside your head, you'll be golden.

-Felix

I think for a lot of people it's too much worry that they don't have anything to add that will impress readers. What you have to constantly remind yourself is that just because you know about something doesn't mean all (or even most) of your readers will share that knowledge. Trust yourself. Don't worry about the thought that some readers will already know what you impart. Others won't. And those are the people who you will impress. Focus on those folks as you write and it gets a lot easier.

Also, have you noticed that new ideas always seem to spring up as you develop concepts and ideas while you write? I often set off to write about Topic A, and within about 3 paragraphs, something I've written will spark some tangential idea/concept I hadn't really considered before I began. OK, I bet you know what I'm talking about here. So, the old me would get all tangled up in those tangents, which usually led to some bad things: taking too long, making a short article way too long, generally a jumbled mess of an article.

What I learned to do was force myself to stick to one goal per article. If my original idea was to explain the history of widgets, then I refused to allow tangents to sidetrack me in that article. But I didn't simply ignore the related ideas that sprang up as I wrote. I started keeping an open Notepad at all times as I wrote. I'd just take each new idea as it popped into my head and quickly type a note about it in that Notepad file. Not only does this keep you on track in the article at hand, it also gives you more article fodder to increase your output.

You'll end up writing more concise, focused articles - which your readers will appreciate - along with writing more articles, which your bank account will appreciate.

Ooh, one more tip...

Try writing short sentences when you're blocked. It may not work for everyone, but when I get really horribly stuck, this almost always helps for some reason. I won't try to explain the psychology because I've thought about it and I got nothing... but it works. Try it.

John

I still struggle when it comes to writing, I havent done any articles for a while but I do write my own blog posts..... baby steps at first, and maybe larger articles will come ??

lol great tips including the 5 hour energy I hate writing but try and force myself to do it every day. I'm not sure if its something you get better at over time but so far no luck here lol

Ciara, (aka, Kirahster)

I knew when I picked you to receive the free War Room membership that you
would do something with it. You then followed my instructions very well by
not allowing yourself to fall into the trap of Information Overload.

Now, You have earned a one month free membership to the Warrior Dojo.

If you accept the offer, when you find time, send me a PM and tomorrow I
will set up your account and contact you with the secret hand shake and
the log in info.

We will chat a bit to find out where you are and then set you up a plan to
reach your goals.

Thanks for the Kudos!
Talk with you soon.
Michael