Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel: Episode 2

Overcoming Writer’s Block and Literary Stage Fright

From the show notes: In this episode of 'Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,' Jamie and Melissa dive deep into the emotional struggles and expectations that writers face. They discuss the concept of writer's block, the importance of self-trust, and different methods to overcome creative resistance. Jamie shares insights on how starting points can shape the writing process and emphasizes the importance of organic, personal interaction in coaching writers. Melissa recounts her experience with stage fright and how the Meisner method helped her overcome it, leading to valuable parallels in writing. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next discussion on outlining and its role in novel writing.