The Quiet Quotient

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/

Decade Blastback - September 1990

Welcome to Decade Blastback, a quieter look back at moments in culture. Today, we pause in September of 1990, thirty-five years ago. What were people listening to, playing, watching? Let’s take a slow walk through the music, games, television, and movies of that month.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

Breaking the Page Lessons from Walter White

What can Walter White teach us about writing? In this episode, we explore how a single choice, on screen or on the page, can start a transformation. Writing begins small: a sentence, a notebook, a click of the keyboard. But like Breaking Bad, it can grow in ways you never expected. Join us for a quiet reflection on choices, change, and the slow evolution of a story.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

Your Narrator Is Too Reliable

A dependable narrator feels safe. They tell the story clearly, explain every detail, and never mislead the reader. They guide us, they clarify motives, and they make sure we’re never lost. At first, it feels comfortable, almost soothing, to have someone in control.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

You Won't Be An Overnight Success As a Writer

Every so often you hear about a writer who “came out of nowhere” and landed a huge book deal or viral post. The story makes it sound like magic, one lucky break, and suddenly they’re everywhere.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

Write Like No One Is Reading (Fearless Writing)

When you’re starting out, it’s easy to imagine every word you write being scrutinized by strangers online. That imaginary pressure can freeze you up, make you second-guess every sentence, and push you toward writing what you think people want instead of what you actually need to say.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/

Your Plot Is Too Predictable (One Minute to Better Writing)

Life doesn’t hand out neat packages. People mess up, luck changes, and sometimes nothing goes as planned. Inject unpredictability. Give your characters impossible choices. Let things go sideways. Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/