Episode 20: Five Common Barriers to Growing Your Writing Practice and How to Move Past Them

Do you ever promise yourself you'll write tomorrow—and then tomorrow never comes? In this episode of Write, Writer, Write! Deborah Froese explores five common barriers that keep writers from developing a steady, satisfying practice. From time and energy depletion to perfectionism and loss of purpose, you'll find practical ways to meet each challenge with self-compassion and curiosity instead of judgment. JOIN THE MANUSCRIPT MOMENTUM CHALLENGE! Find out the details https://deborahfroese.substack.com/p/join-the-manuscript-momentum-challenge. It begins on November 1, 2025. Forget perfection. Promise you'll show up, stay steady, and build momentum, because that's how you'll grow as a writer. The challenge is free, and you have the opportunity to receive one of three reviews of up to 10 pages of your writing. CREDITS Music: Together by FSM Team Bandcamp Timer Video by Olena from Pixabay Swoosh Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay Buzzer Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Wire fence Image by Henryk Niestrój from Pixabay LET'S CONNECT! The Manuscript Momentum Challenge The Fully Human Writer | https://deborahfroese.substack.com/ https://www.deborahfroese.com www.youtube.com/@WriteWriterWrite https://bsky.app/profile/deborahfroese.bsky.social www.instagram.com/deborahfroese