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Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because youā¦ - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism along the way. Through these episodes, you willā¦ - Gain confidence in your author identity. - Master the process and structure needed to write captivating stories EVEN WITH limited writing time. - Learn to use AI effectively and ethically to constantly improve your writing skills and story quality. Iām your host Bonnie Jean Schaefer. Under my pen name of fantasy author D.K. Drake, I write action-packed, wholesome adventures without the snooze-worthy fluff. But as your personal writing coach, Iām here to unlock YOUR narrative prowess, guide you in crafting spellbinding tales, and navigate the wild world of writing with AI. Adventure awaits, so ignite your imagination, latch on to that dragon swooping overhead, and let the storytelling quest begin. Itās time to play in our own fabulous fantasy worlds.
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Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Resistance Jiu-Jitsu: Flip Creative Blocks Into Breakthroughs | 115
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
š„ What if I told you that resistanceāthe thing stopping you from writingāis actually the secret to unlocking your most creative work?
Sounds crazy, right? But neuroscience proves that the same brain chemicals that make you procrastinate also fuel your best ideasāif you know how to use them.
And today, Iām going to teach you Resistance Jiu-Jitsuāthe method that flips creative blocks into creative breakthroughs.
In this episode, youāll discover:
āļø Why resistance isnāt your enemyāitās creative fuel waiting to be redirected
āļø The neuroscience of dopamine and why your brain is tricking you into stopping
āļø How Jiu-Jitsu fighters use their opponentās energy against themāand how you can do the same with resistance
āļø A powerful writing challenge that turns your resistance into a villain you can defeat.
š§ Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
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START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between āwanting to writeā and ābeing a writerā is simpleā¦ you write.
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