The Quiet Quotient

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

Fail. Write. Repeat.

Failure isn’t the opposite of success in writing—it is the process. Every false start, abandoned draft, and awkward sentence has done more for me than any glowing review ever could.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Consistency in Writing - The Gritty Truth

Everyone wants to be a writer until it’s Tuesday at 6am, and the cursor is blinking like it knows you’re full of it. You want flow? You want inspiration? Cool. That shows up when it feels like it. Consistency shows up regardless.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com

Writing About What You Haven’t Done (Yet)

There’s a certain vulnerability in writing about something you’ve never done. It feels like trespassing on territory that doesn’t belong to you—like narrating a story you haven’t lived. But sometimes, writing is less about expertise and more about curiosity.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com