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Developing A Writing Mindset - Self-Paced Workshop

£15.00

There's no doubt about it—writing is hard. There are so many reasons to quit. To hold strong, you need to develop a clear and focused growth mindset. This workshop will help you explore the tools you need to see your writing projects through.

This is a recorded writing workshop for you to download and work through in your own time.

There's no doubt about it—writing is hard. There are so many reasons to quit. To hold strong, you need to develop a clear and focused growth mindset. This workshop will help you explore the tools you need to see your writing projects through.

This is a recorded writing workshop for you to download and work through in your own time.

A downloadable, self-paced workshop

There's no doubt about it—writing is hard. There are so many reasons to quit. To hold strong, you need to develop a clear and focused growth mindset.

What You'll Learn:

In this interactive workshop, you'll explore what a writing mindset is and why it's essential for writers, discover practical tools and methods to develop your mindset, examine your personal approaches to writing, and complete reflective writing prompts designed to help you cultivate a positive, resilient mindset.

What You'll Need:

  • A pen and notebook (or computer for digital note-taking)

  • A timer for writing prompts (your phone works perfectly, or try this online one)

  • Time to engage fully—pause the video and complete the prompts to get the most from this workshop

Format:

This is a pre-recorded workshop available for instant download. Work through it at your own pace, on your own schedule—perfect for writers who need flexibility while building mental resilience. The workshop is 44 minutes long, but when you pause and complete the activities, it should take you one hour to complete.

Please note this workshop is part of our 3% Club series; you can find out more about this and join the club at the 3% Club homepage.

Further resources to support your continued learning:

·      Mindset books: The Successful Author Mindset,  Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, The Indie Author Mindset.  

·      You can also purchase the Derbyshire Writing School Writing Mindset Workbook that explores the topics discussed in this workshop in even more detail.

·      This article talks about why mindset is important for writers.

·      More advice for developing a writing mindset.

·      You can listen to an episode of the Derbyshire Writing School podcast where we talk more about our writing mindset.  

·      This article is a great break down of Carol Dweck’s book – Mindset.

Writing prompts for you to reflect on:

  1. What is your definition of success?

  2. When do you feel in 'flow' with your writing? Is it the ideas, research, writing or editing stage?

  3. How important is your writing to you?

  4. How do you approach your writing?

  5. What worries you the most about writing? What do you enjoy?

  6. Are you trying to do too much?

  7. What blocks have you put in place that might be holding you back?

  8. Does your writing fill you with energy or take your energy?

  9. What do you want to change about your writing mindset?

  10. What steps can you take to change your writing mindset?