Pep talks series #2/5: What's the point of writing?
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🎧 Episode 2: How to Keep Going When Nothing’s Happening
When you’re doing the work… but nothing seems to be moving
Welcome back to Pep Talks for Writers—a 5-part audio series for writers who love writing but occasionally wonder if they’re just yelling into the void.
In this episode, we’re talking about the weirdest kind of slump:
In this episode, we’re talking about the slow season—the one where you’re doing all the right things, but progress feels invisible.
We’ll explore:
• The myth of linear progress (spoiler: it’s a lie)
• Why your work is moving forward, even when you can’t see it
• How to keep going without the gold stars
• And why the writers who stick around the longest… often win
Resources & links:
- Try my mini-course on thinking for writers: The Inner Game of Writing
- Want to build momentum and share your work? The next round of Make Like You Mean It launches soon
- Free mindset download: Grab the PDF
Got questions or want to say hi? DM me on Instagram: @katherinecollettewriter
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