Tell The Damn Story, ep 408: Overcoming Doubt and Obstacles: Writer Discipline Tips for Aspiring and Emerging Writers

About this episode

Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons discuss building writing discipline and overcoming obstacles for aspiring writers.

Welcome to Tell The Damn Story ! In this episode, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons take a candid, often humorous look at the journey of building a writing discipline, especially for emerging authors. Drawing from personal stories of creative struggles, early rejection, and family skepticism, they reveal the difficult but deeply rewarding pursuit of storytelling. Along the way, Chris and Alex share insights into finding the right people to trust with your work, balancing day jobs with artistic passions, and the importance of embracing both discipline and vulnerability. Whether you’re wondering if you should pursue writing or searching for ways to keep your creative flame alive amidst life’s challenges, this episode is filled with honest advice, encouragement, and the reminder that, above all, you need to "tell your own damn story." Have any questions, comments, or suggestions? Then, please leave them in the Comments Section. Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.TellTheDamnStory.com www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Alex Simmons

Topics covered

• writer discipline
• emerging authors
• creative struggles
• storytelling
• personal stories

Keywords

• writing tips
• creative process
• artistic passion
• vulnerability

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tell The Damn Story, Overcoming Doubt and Obstacles

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