The Quiet Quotient

When The Spark Fades (How To Regain It And Keep Going)

There’s a moment in every long project where the excitement disappears. You lose the thread. The thing that once felt electric now feels dull. And the worst part? You blame yourself for it.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

You're Allowed To Start Small

We’re often told that if we want to be a writer, we need to start big. A novel. A perfect essay. A blog post that makes waves. And if we don’t have that, a fully formed masterpiece ready to share, we’re not ready. Or worse, we’re not real writers.Connect with me:jimhansenmedia.com

The Magic of The Second Sentence

Anyone can write a strong first line. What happens next?Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Raw Endings - Why Real Stories Don’t Tie Up Neatly

When we think about the hero’s journey, we often imagine a neat, satisfying conclusion. The hero conquers their demons, the world is restored, and everything seems to fall into place.
But real life doesn’t always work that way. And the most compelling stories don’t have to, either.Connect with me:jimhansenmedia.com

The Scribbles That Stuck Around (Why They Matter)

Some things don’t arrive with fanfare.They sneak in during the pause between tasks, or while the coffee cools on your desk.
An idea. A line. A sentence that doesn’t try too hard.
You jot it down, not knowing what it is yet.And then you move on—emails, meetings, errands, real life.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

The Power Of A Single Line (One Minute To Better Writing)

In every story, there’s a line that sticks with you. It might be a moment of dialogue, a line of narration, or a simple phrase that cuts straight to the heart. These lines are more than just words on the page. They’re reminders of what matters, moments of clarity that stay long after you’ve finished reading.Connect with me:jimhansenmedia.com

Finding Your Writing Rhythm

Every writer has a different rhythm. Some people work best in the quiet of the early morning, when the world is still. Others come alive at night, when everything else fades away.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Why The Middle Of A Story Matters

The middle matters most. It’s where you start to understand what your story really wants to be. It’s where you dig deeper, even when you’re not sure what you’ll find. It’s where you learn to keep going, even if you don’t have it all figured out.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

What To Do When Writing Feels Like Work (One Minute to Better Writing)

Writing can feel like an adventure—words coming alive, ideas popping up in unexpected places. But some days, it’s work. The excitement fades, and it feels like you’re wrestling with every sentence.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

The Pages You Don’t Share Still Count

Writers talk a lot about sharing. Sharing your work, getting it out there, putting it in front of readers. That’s important—it’s how stories find their audience, how ideas grow. But the pages you don’t share? They matter too.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com