038: Struggle To Put Thoughts On Paper? Try This Exercise

038: Struggle To Put Thoughts On Paper? Try This Exercise

From A Mug of Insights by Robin Waldun

May 30, 2026 · 27 min · Season 3 · Episode 19

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of writing and offers an exercise to help overcome writer's block.

Why do so many people with great ideas struggle to write them into anything readable? And what is holding them back from putting their valuable insights & experiences into writing that'll grip readers' attention? Today, we'll break down the real reason why most people clam up in front of a blank page, and an exercise to break you out of it. Join the latest members' workshop: Anatomy of Clean Writing: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-6-the-principles-of-captivating-writing/ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter from A Mug of Insights for free weekly bonuses: https://www.amugofinsights.org/   Download the digital notebook I use to organise ideas for these episodes: https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon   My classes on rediscovering the joys of reading & writing: https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes   Legal: This episode was produced and published under the imprint of © Literary. Publication. Our design consultant for the show is Victoria Aitken, and the intro/outro music, 'Armchair Expert' was composed and performed under the music project 'The Woods' by © Johnny McFadzean. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IG6UBvhnU3607AuOtCYFq Website…

People in this episode

Host: Robin Waldun

Topics covered

  • writing
  • creativity
  • self-improvement
  • overcoming obstacles
  • workshop

Keywords

  • writing exercise
  • writer's block
  • creative writing
  • self-help
  • writing tips

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Organizations: A Mug of Insights, Literary. Publication, Spotify, Acast

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