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The Deep Roots of Writer’s Block

January 4, 2026 | Renée Fishman

Writer’s block is not about lacking ideas or even about how to articulate them. It’s about something more fundamental, and its roots run surprisingly deep.

Filed Under: Productivity, Writing Tagged With: community, connection, consequences, creating, fear, writer's block, writing

The Difference Between Journaling and Writing

December 28, 2025 | Renée Fishman

If you’ve been resisting a journaling practice because you don’t like to write, understanding the difference between journaling and writing may help.

Filed Under: Creating, Habits, Productivity, Writing Tagged With: creating, creative process, introspection, journaling, process, self-awareness, self-care, writing

The Best Way to Clear Your Brain Fog

October 4, 2025 | Renée Fishman

When you’re feeling stiff and foggy, it’s tempting to wait for the fog to clear before taking action. Here’s a better approach.

Filed Under: ADHD, Creating, Productivity, Writing Tagged With: action, brain fog, clarity, creating, fitness, movement, productivity, rituals, routine, strategies, work

A 7-Step Process to Make Writing Easier — and Even Fun

July 15, 2025 | Renée Fishman

Writing is hard — sometimes even painful. It’s also unavoidable for most of us. Here’s a guide to making writing more easeful, and perhaps even fun.

Filed Under: Fitness, Productivity, Writing Tagged With: fitness, guide, lessons, productivity, strategy, tips, workout, writing

I Don’t Want to Write Today

November 2, 2024 | Renée Fishman

I didn’t want to write today. What happened next is the height of irony and a masterclass in working with resistance.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity, Writing Tagged With: ADHD, content creation, creating, habits, mindfulness, productivity, resistance, rest, rituals, self-awareness, writing

The Point of Any Creative Work

August 1, 2024 | Renée Fishman

Common advice to bloggers is that every essay should have a point. This overlooks the main point of any essay or other creative work.

Filed Under: Creating, Productivity, Writing Tagged With: blogging, creating, creative work, expression, tips, writing

My Best Advice for New Bloggers

July 26, 2024 | Renée Fishman

I’ve been publishing a blog for over 10 years. Here is my best advice for new bloggers just starting out.

Filed Under: Coaching, Creating, Productivity, Writing Tagged With: advice, blogging, creating, creative process, lessons, tips, writing

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