Writer’s Block Uncovered: Tackle the 6 Root Causes Holding You Back


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September 9, 2024 | Episode 87




Writer’s Block Uncovered:


Tackle the 6 Root Causes


Holding You Back




Break Free from Creative Blocks and Start Writing with Confidence Again














Episode 87: How to Overcome Writer’s Block: 6 Root Causes You Need to Know


by Carma Spence | The Author Switch Podcast
















Notes




Do you feel like your creativity is stuck in a rut? Join bestselling author and podcast host Carma Spence on this episode of The Author Switch Podcast as she dives into the psychology behind writer’s block and shares actionable strategies to overcome it. Discover the six root causes of this common obstacle, from mindset and emotional triggers to environmental and health-related factors. This episode is packed with insights and techniques to help you bust through blocks and get your writing flowing.



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Recap & Takeaways





  • 00:00 Introduction to Creative Breakthroughs

  • 01:14 Understanding Writer’s Block

  • 02:57 Root Cause 1: Mindset

  • 04:42 Root Cause 2: Emotional Triggers

  • 06:32 Root Cause 3: Environmental Factors

  • 09:20 Root Cause 4: Health and Ergonomics

  • 10:56 Root Cause 5: Creative Process Issues

  • 12:44 Root Cause 6: Spiritual Disconnection

  • 15:39 Actionable Strategies to Overcome Writer’s Block

  • 32:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts










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Summary of Episode 87: Writer’s Block Uncovered: Tackle the 6 Root Causes Holding You Back:




In this episode of The Author Switch Podcast, host Carma Spence reveals the six root causes of writer’s block, breaking down the myth that writer’s block is a standalone problem. With practical insights from her two years of research, she offers strategies to identify and address mindset, emotional, environmental, and even spiritual blocks that might be stopping your writing progress.



If you’re struggling with writer’s block and don’t know where to start, Carma provides actionable solutions for each root cause, helping you to break through and finally get those words flowing. Ready to tackle your blocks and finish your book? Watch this episode and discover what’s holding you back!













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