writer’s block

Writer’s block is an occupational hazard for any newsletter publisher or email list owner.

And there ain’t no sugarcoating it…

It friggin sucks.

Candidly, I’ve been struggling with writer’s block over the past few weeks.

Maybe you’ve been able to tell.

I can usually tell when another writer’s afflicted by it if I’ve been reading their writing for a while.

Anyway, it’s no surprise.

I’ve been trying to move an armful of balls down the field all at the same time.

Such as:

- Gearing up to publish my first nonfiction book on Amazon
- Pushing out the v2 of my Email Storyselling Masterclass
- Writing new ads & video scripts for agency clients 
- Planning for my community launch in Q1
- Preparing my own year-end financials
- Etc etc

Plus the holiday season is in full swing…

So my mind’s slowly begun to tiptoe out of work mode like an elf sneaking away from Santa’s workshop just before the Christmas rush…

And I’ve been fantasizing about crushing Terry’s Chocolate Oranges instead of dispatching deadlines.

Nevertheless, I haven’t missed a single one.

And that’s because of a step-by-step system called the Blitzkrieg Method.

This is how I’ve written thousands of story-driven emails for myself and clients over the years…

Not to mention cultivated a reputation for speed that few writers can match.

In fact, there’s a whole lesson on it inside my (now updated) Email Storyselling Masterclass.

However, I didn’t come up with the idea.

I was originally introduced to it by Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art.

Then adapted it to suit my needs.

What’s more:

Pressfield recently revealed his approach to first drafts & beating writer’s block — among many other topics, I might add — on the How I Write podcast.

I’ve linked it below.

The clip in question starts around 7:02.

But if you’ve ever grappled with writer’s block or wished you had a reliable way to beat the blank page into submission…

Then I’d highly recommend watching the whole interview.

It’s full of tips & tricks you can use to become a faster writer and better storyteller.

If you’re so inclined, tap here to check out:

How I Write: A Master Storyteller Reveals His Secrets with Steven Pressfield

Jim Hamilton

P.S:

The War of Art tends to get all the attention when it comes to Pressfield’s books.

But it’s not the one that had the greatest impact on me.

That honor goes to Turning Pro.

It’s about the mindset shift you need to go from amateur to professional.

A pivotal transformation for any creative entrepreneur.

Tap here to check it out:

Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's Work