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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 26 MIN

038: Struggle To Put Thoughts On Paper? Try This Exercise

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Why do so many people with great ideas struggle to write them into anything readable? And what is holding them back from putting their valuable insights & experiences into writing that'll grip readers' attention? Today, we'll break down the real reason why most people clam up in front of a blank page, and an exercise to break you out of it. Join the latest members' workshop: Anatomy of Clean Writing: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-6-the-principles-of-captivating-writing/Subscribe to the weekly newsletter from A Mug of Insights for free weekly bonuses: https://www.amugofinsights.org/ Download the digital notebook I use to organise ideas for these episodes: https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon My classes on rediscovering the joys of reading & writing: https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes Legal:This episode was produced and published under the imprint of © Literary. Publication. Our design consultant for the show is Victoria Aitken, and the intro/outro music, 'Armchair Expert' was composed and performed under the music project 'The Woods' by © Johnny McFadzean.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IG6UBvhnU3607AuOtCYFqWebsite: https://www.musicfromthewoods.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do so many people with great ideas struggle to write them into anything readable? And what is holding them back from putting their valuable insights & experiences into writing that'll grip readers' attention? Today, we'll break down the real reason why most people clam up in front of a blank page, and an exercise to break you out of it. Join the latest members' workshop: Anatomy of Clean Writing: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-6-the-principles-of-captivating-writing/Subscribe to the weekly newsletter from A Mug of Insights for free weekly bonuses: https://www.amugofinsights.org/ Download the digital notebook I use to organise ideas for these episodes: https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon My classes on rediscovering the joys of reading & writing: https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes Legal:This episode was produced and published under the imprint of © Literary. Publication. Our design consultant for the show is Victoria Aitken, and the intro/outro music, 'Armchair Expert' was composed and performed under the music project 'The Woods' by © Johnny McFadzean.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IG6UBvhnU3607AuOtCYFqWebsite: https://www.musicfromthewoods.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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