What is the single most important technique for overcoming the fear of writing and writing great content?
Realizing that it doesn’t have to be perfect the first time you write it. Fact is, you’ll gradually get to the point where it IS perfect the first time out, but that comes after you instinctively understand how to write fast, and write well. But, particularly when you’re starting, it’s absolutely vital to keep from judging yourself too early. Judging yourself doesn’t come until the Tweak phase in the FAST System — and you’ll notice that’s LAST! Everything you do before then MUST be free to be terrible. If you demand perfection, you’ll never write. And if you never write, you’ll never improve. Every one of us has GREAT content inside, just waiting to get out. The problem is that most writers don’t realize that it doesn’t come OUT great — it BECOMES great when we use the process. 13. What are some idea generating techniques you use to stimulate your mind? As I’ve spoken to hundreds of students over the years, I realize I’m a rare animal. I’m one of those people that has no shortage of