The fear of the blank page is a universal experience for writers. That blinking cursor on a white screen can feel like you're part of an actual horror movie where you are too scared to act. Well, Shane Black is here to help you through that anxiety and to give you some practical advice so you start hitting the keys and accomplishing your work. Let's dive in. Shane Black Helps You Work Out Your Fears I think we forget that all pro writers were like us once, sitting and staring, unsure of which way to go in a story. And I don't think that changes, even when you get older and more experienced. You just have to find belief in what you're doing. Of course, that can be hard when the world is surrounded by such rejection. Again, this is stuff that happens to everyone. Black recounts a pivotal moment early in his career after his brother, whose opinion he deeply valued, criticized his first script, leaving him "crushed". The next day, paralyzed by fear and self-doubt, he forced himself to do one small thing: type the letter "T". This seemingly insignificant act was the key that unlocked his creative flow. He continued to type, even though he felt like he was writing "bullshit dialogue", and eventually, something shifted. The act of writing itself became more interesting than the fear that had been holding him back.From Fear to Problem-SolvingTo write and to share with the world is an act of bravery....
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