The Quiet Quotient

The Lines You Cut Out, Still Matter To Your Story.

Writing is about choices. You put words on the page, you shape them, and then, more often than not, you cut them.
It’s easy to think those cut lines are wasted effort. You delete them and move on, and they disappear from the piece. But they still matter.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

When You Feel Stuck, Shrink The Page.

Big ideas can freeze you in place.
You sit down to write an entire article, story, or post—and nothing comes out. The scope is too wide. The pressure builds. You stare at the screen, thinking about the end before the beginning exists.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com
Here’s the trick: shrink the page.

The Draft That Looks Like a Mess, Might Be The One.

Sentences trail off. Paragraphs contradict each other. The tone shifts mid-thought. You stare at the screen and wonder what you were thinking when you started. It’s tempting to delete it and move on. Don’t.
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If You Want To Be A Writer You Have To Write (Simple Advice Goes A Long Way)

We wait for permission before calling ourselves writers.
A byline, a book deal, a paycheck—something to validate the time we’ve spent. We think we need a stamp of approval before we can use the word with confidence.
But writing is the only requirement.
If you write, you’re a writer.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Not Every Character Fits The Mold (The Most Memorable Don't Follow The Rules)

When we think about great stories, it’s easy to picture the hero at the center—the one who overcomes the odds, who follows the familiar path and emerges victorious in the end.
But not every character fits the mold. Some of the most memorable characters are the ones who don’t follow the rules.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Write What You Actually Mean (One Minute to Better Writing)

What You're Avoiding, Might Be The Story You Should Tell.

Sometimes the thing you don’t want to write is the thing you need to.
That moment you keep skipping over? That line that felt too honest? That paragraph you deleted because it “wasn’t relevant”? That might be the point.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

The Days You Don’t Want To Write - Are The Days You Should

There are days when writing feels like a fight.
You open the doc, stare at the blinking cursor, and feel… nothing. No spark. No urgency. Just the mental equivalent of radio static. You think, I’ll write tomorrow. Or, I’m just not feeling it today.
But here’s the thing: those are the days that matter most.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Write Like Nobody’s Going to Read It (At First)

You sit down to write, and immediately your brain fills with questions:
Will they like this?Is this too long?Too boring?Too personal?
You haven’t even typed a full sentence yet, and already you’re editing for an audience that doesn’t exist.
That’s the trap.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Cut The First Paragraph (One Minute to Better Writing)

Your reader doesn’t need the preamble.They need the heart of the thing—fast.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com