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Colleen Mitchell
Nov 6

Episode 152: If You are a Creative Powerhouse


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Writer's Block Bonus Category - Creative Powerhouse! Halie calls this result a TRIPLE THREAT! AKA, nothing really slows you down. Or does it? Creative Powerhouses aren't immune to bumps in the road, and this episode covers why.







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You are listening to The Novel Writing Podcast, episode 152.


I'm your host, Colleen Mitchell. Grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing!


✨ Today's Topic: The Fourth (and Final!) Category of Writer's Block - Creative Powerhouse ✨


Today’s episode is about the fourth and final category of Writer's Block, called "Creative Powerhouse." It’s really the bonus result from our Writer's Block quiz. If you got this result, the best place to start is the video Halie made for you, so if you haven’t watched that yet, go ahead and pause this first.


Now that you’re back, let’s dive in.


What Is a Creative Powerhouse?


If you remember back from our intro episode to the Writer's Block quiz, Creative Powerhouse is our way of saying that you “rarely” suffer from writer’s block. This group makes up our smallest portion, now between 10 and 12 percent of the population of writers who have taken the quiz.


But don't fall into the trap of thinking you're immune! None of us are entirely free from writer's block. Creative powerhouses simply tend to get out of it faster, easier, and experience fewer long-lasting emotional impacts.


Real Talk: Even Creative Powerhouses Have Block Moments


For instance, as I write this episode, I'm about five weeks past my last developmental review with Halie, and I’ve only rewritten one chapter. To some, that might sound like writer's block, and maybe it is, but sometimes we need to sit with story changes for a bit before diving back in.


For creative powerhouses, it’s okay to let the natural flow of daily life shift priorities.


The Power of Community for Creative Powerhouses


Even though it might look like creative powerhouses have it all figured out, the energy of a writing community truly boosts our resilience when we face creative blocks.


Join Our Community!


  1. Facebook Group - Connect with fellow writers in our Facebook group (link in the description).


  3. The 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge with Coaching & Critique Program - Access a tight-knit community of writers who meet multiple times a week for motivation, brainstorming, and accountability. We celebrate wins, share struggles, and support each other every step of the way.


If this sounds like the support you need, you can find the link to sign up in the description!


Thanks for Listening!


That’s it for today’s episode, and this wraps up our series on the quizzes we created for you! Thanks for joining me, and remember: the first draft is supposed to be garbage. Keep writing, and I’ll see you in the next episode!



 

Show Notes


Dive into the first episode of the Novel Writing Podcast with your host Colleen and her sometimes-guest Halie Fewkes Damewood! Here, we give you the gist of who we are, what we do, and what you can expect from this podcast.



What to do next…


Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

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