Back in December, I had a deep and meaningful conversation with Lisa Cooper Ellison for her Writing Your Resilience podcast. We talked about counterintuitive editing—the balance between reflection and action—and what makes writing resonate with readers in such a way that they’ll want to share your story.
Some of the topics we discussed:
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Why the idea that writing requires constant “butt in chair” time is misleading
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How stepping away from your draft can be the most effective revision tool
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The emotional side of editing and how to work through it
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A simple way to save sentences you love without letting them distort your revision process
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Why vulnerability isn’t just a craft technique but an essential part of writing that connects with readers
If you’ve ever felt stuck in writing or revision, this episode might be useful. You’ll find all the links to listen here.
This post originally published on the Resonant Storytelling Substack