The Quiet Quotient

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

When You Hate What You Just Wrote (What That Means)

You hit save. You read it back. And immediately—ugh.
It’s clunky. It rambles. It sounds nothing like what you meant. That little voice in your head starts up: This is bad. Why did I even write this? And honestly? Maybe it is bad. For now.
But here’s the part we don’t talk about enough: hating your own writing isn’t a red flag. It’s a sign of growth. You hate it because your taste is sharper than your current skill. You see what’s missing. And that’s good. That’s necessary.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Stop Waiting for Inspiration (One Minute to Better Writing)

Waiting for inspiration is like waiting for lightning to strike the same spot twice.It might happen… but do you really want your writing schedule to depend on the weather?Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Don't Edit While You Write (One Minute to Better Writing)

You don’t talk and polish your sentences at the same time.You speak, and the words come out. Imperfect. Unfiltered.Writing works the same way.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Write It Wrong The First Time

The first draft is supposed to be messy. Confused. Overwritten. Underwhelming. That’s the job. Your only job when you sit down to write is to write it wrong—fast, ugly, and real.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

When the Words Go Cold - How to Return to Your Writing Without Losing It

We’ve all been there.
You write a few paragraphs, feel a spark… and then life happens. Days pass. Weeks, maybe. You return to the document, re-read the first line, and think: What was I even doing here?
The tone’s off. The energy’s gone. You don’t remember where you were headed. You stare. You scroll. You consider deleting it altogether.
Don’t.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Your Story Is Boring (It Doesn't Have To Be)

Great storytelling isn’t about perfect plots or shocking twists. It’s about people—flawed, funny, complicated people we recognize in ourselves.
The best characters don’t need to save the world. They just need to want something. Badly. A sandwich. A second chance. A way out. That desire creates tension, momentum, and heart.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com