Archive - Scary Truths Of Writing

Jettison January procrastination!

My final Substack post could change the shape of your year

Dec 31, 2023 •

November 2023

What if I have nothing worth saying as a writer?

Let's tackle another common fear that holds too many writers back

Nov 27, 2023 •

Seven ways to put your interviewee at ease

Each of these methods work for journalists or authors carrying out research

Nov 21, 2023 •

Let's solve your biggest creative struggles

This month, I'm offering a limited number of 1-to-1 Zoom calls

Nov 12, 2023 •

NaNoWriMo: What's Stopping You?

Let me tell you about The Joy Of Splurge

Nov 1, 2023 •

October 2022

I'm scared that this whole writing thing will take too long

The latest post on my Substack blog for writers, all about writers' fears.

Oct 29, 2022 •

I'm scared my writing won't affect anyone

I deal with the latest writer's fear, over on my Substack blog Scary Truths Of Writing. Tell me your own fear in comments!

Oct 15, 2022 •

What if someone thinks my writing is rubbish?

The latest post on my Substack blog Scary Truths Of Writing. Every Saturday, I tackle a real writer's deepest fear, offer advice and consider whether it…

Oct 8, 2022 •

August 2022

I’m afraid I’m just not ‘writer material’

Aug 26, 2022 •

June 2022

The two types of fear for writers

And how one type can actually help you...

Jun 22, 2022 •

I won't teach you anything about writing

This new blog of mine won’t teach you anything about writing.

Jun 8, 2022 •

May 2022

This is Jason Arnopp's Scary Truths Of Writing, a newsletter to help writers come to terms with the psychological headf**k of being a writer.

May 6, 2022 •

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