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5 Foolproof Ways to Break Through Writer's Block

Can you imagine making such a claim? And yet!

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Amy Shearn
May 20, 2025
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My latest novel ANIMAL INSTINCT is about a woman rediscovering her desire in midlife — it’s been called a best book of the year by NPR, Oprah Daily, and more. You can order it here. And hey, if you do get a copy, DM me your receipt and I’ll comp you a paid subscription to this very newsletter, Writing on the Verge (this gives you access to alllll the archives, which otherwise get paywalled after a month) ✨✨✨✨✨

Every time I send a Substack where I’m like “hey, you don’t have to write all the time… you can rest and take breaks…” a handful of you brilliant and beautiful readers respond by saying, basically, “Yeahhh okay but I’m good on breaks, I’m actually pretty great at the not-writing. What I’m here for is help with getting writing done.”

And you know what? Point taken. I shall now put my digital media training to work and provide some Service Top Journalism (I’ve just coined that phrase, yes I am prepping to go viral) for even the Stuckest amongst you.

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Do these and let me know how it goes in the comments. Or! Share how you break out of the ruttiest of ruts.

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