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How do you feel when not writing? 🫤

Today's guest is author Bryan VanDyke.

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Alyssa Matesic
Feb 20, 2025
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Writing requires continual momentum.

Sometimes, it’s hard to know what a character does next or whether a scene even needs to exist. These moments can cause writers to lose steam, but embracing disruption can help: introduce something bold, cut problematic sections, or let big events unfold off the page. Take a risk. See what happens.

And if it doesn’t w…

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