How to learn to love a blank page

In today’s episode, I share eight of my favourite tips for facing the blank page head-on. With the right strategies, you can start to see it as a blank canvas full of possibilities, rather than something fear-inducing.

We can put ourselves under so much pressure when it comes to writing - especially first drafts. It’s time we gave ourselves permission to write freely and without expectation. The first step in being courageous is being prepared to put something - anything - down on paper. Find out how you can just ‘get it done’!

Happy writing!

Important links:

• Free content repurposing mini-course for strategies to make your content work smarter, not harder: https://www.emmamcmillancopy.com/content-repurposing-made-easy/
• The 5-minute writing framework:
  • Start with a hook or a question to engage your audience. For example, Have you ever wondered…? or Did you know…?
  • Share an anecdote, personal story or piece of research. For instance, I first noticed this when…or The research tells us that…
  • The crux of your piece goes next - what’s your central idea. Flesh it out here for your audience.
  • Finish with offering an invitation - such as How could you try…or When could you?

How you can connect with me:

• Website: emmamcmillancopy.com
• Instagram: @emmamcmillancopy &  @notjustaboutcopy
• Facebook: facebook.com/emmamcmillancopywriter
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emma-mcmillan-copywriter

This podcast is produced by Emma McMillan & Sarah Harney.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I record this podcast, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nations and honour their deep language and storytelling traditions. I pay my respect to Elders past, present and emerging. 

This podcast is produced by Emma McMillan & Sarah Harney.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I record this podcast, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nations and honour their deep language and storytelling traditions. I pay my respect to Elders past, present and emerging.