Ep 62: How Deadlines Can Work Against Writers, Despite Best Intentions, with Annalisa Parent Summea

In this special episode, we're covering the 4th installment in our 6 secrets series. This one is all about accountability: why it’s important, how the right kind of accountability can accelerate a writer’s progress, and the wrong kind of accountability can stop a writer in his tracks. We discuss the neuroscience behind the writing gym, and how we help writers to master their fear. You will learn:

• What kind of accountability is helpful to writing?
• What does Neuroscience say about the kind of accountability we should have around our writing?
• How do we get into creative flow in our writing?
• Are due dates really helpful to writers?
• What kind of writing class will help you to become a better writer?
• How does Neuroscience inform how we learn and create best?
• How does the lack of accountability change the writer’s mindset?
• How do deadlines work against writers despite best intentions?
• What is the intersection of Neuroscience, psychology and writing?
• What circumstances are best for writing?
• How to finish and sell your novel