The Quiet Quotient

The Momentum of Showing Up and Writing

I’ve learned that writing and creating content isn’t just about sharing what you already know. It’s a way of pulling more ideas out of yourself. The simple act of drafting something, whether it’s a quick note in your phone, a social post, or even the rough start of an article, forces you to slow down, notice details, and shape thoughts that might otherwise slip past. 

Why Weird Ideas Win

The best stories always start with a raised eyebrow. They sound odd, risky, maybe even ridiculous, and that’s exactly why they stick.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

Writing Is Basically Collecting Regrets

Nobody tells you this when you start writing, but most of the job is regret. You sit down with the idea that you’re about to create something brilliant, and five minutes later you’re wondering why you didn’t just take up woodworking instead. At least then you’d have a chair at the end of the day.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

The Myth Of The Writing Soundtrack

Writers love to talk about their playlists. The perfect song to unlock inspiration. The album that gets them in the zone. The band that practically wrote the book for them. I’ve tried this. I’ve made playlists with the care of a teenager making a mix for their first crush. And every time, it backfires.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

Writer's Block Is Coming Coffee Marches at Dawn (Protect Your Throne)

In the realm of writing, there are no safe kingdoms. The page is Westeros, unforgiving, divided, and full of enemies.
Writer’s block is your Night King. Silent, patient, unstoppable. One moment you’re charging forward, filling pages with dialogue and description, the next you’re frozen mid-sentence, your cursor blinking like a torch in the dark. Abandoned drafts rise again, haunting you like white walkers in your creative army of the dead.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

Characters: The Awful Truth

Characters are basically the same. At first, you’re convinced this new one is brilliant, your best creation yet. But give them half a chapter and they’re already pushing back. “I wouldn’t say that,” they argue. “I don’t want to go there.” “Why would I fall in love with him? He listens to Coldplay.”Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/
 

Creativity In The Ordinary

Writers often chase inspiration as if it’s some rare bird that only lands when conditions are perfect—quiet room, fresh coffee, unbroken hours. But more often, inspiration hides in the ordinary, waiting to be noticed.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

Rejection - A Badge of Honor

Rejection stings. Whether it’s a form letter from a magazine, silence after a pitch, or a polite “not the right fit,” it’s tempting to read rejection as a verdict: “You’re not good enough.” Rejection is proof you’re in the game. It means you’re sending your work out into the world, taking risks, daring to let someone else read what you created. That’s no small thing.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/
 

How Becoming a Dad Increased My Creativity

Before my newborn arrived, I thought I understood focus.Deadlines. Projects. Late-night edits.I’d been there, done that.
But nothing compares to holding a baby at 3 a.m.rocking them back to sleep,knowing there’s still work waiting on your desk.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

Writing When You Don't Feel Like It

Every writer has days when the words refuse to come. Maybe you’re tired, stressed, or just not in the mood. The question becomes: should you force it?Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/