🔥 3 Proven Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block:

🔥 3 Proven Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block:

Struggling with creative block or writer’s block? You’re not alone. Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, try these three simple yet powerful strategies to break through the barrier and unlock your creativity. Whether you're writing a novel, screenplay, or brainstorming new ideas, these methods will help you discover hidden stories, concepts, and structures.


✅ 1. Stream of Consciousness Writing

  • Set a 3-minute timer and write freely—no editing, no stopping.

  • Store your writing and review it later—you’ll be surprised by the hidden gems!

  • This method builds momentum and surfaces unexpected ideas.

✅ 2. The David Lynch Index Card Method

  • Write short scene ideas on 3x5 index cards (30-70 for bigger projects).

  • Add simple visuals or descriptions to bring ideas to life.

  • Shuffle and arrange them like a puzzle—let the story shape itself.

✅ 3. Extemporaneous Audio Storytelling & AI Iteration

The Overuse of the Word "Storyteller" is Almost Brainrot...

The Overuse of the Word "Storyteller" is Almost Brainrot...

Maybe I’m cynical. As someone who has told extemporaneous 7 Minute Stories to my loyal podcast following for over four years, I can’t help but raise an eyebrow when I see someone in the corporate space who contributes slides to a year-end fiscal meeting calling themselves a storyteller.

But then I had to check myself.

Because the same thing that fueled me to become a storyteller by trade lives—in some way or another—within everyone.

This is called being a Story-Catcher…

So why is being a Story-Catcher a prerequisite for the craft of story?

Story catching is the prerequisite (and often overlooked) process of noticing the deeper currents of meaning in the world around us—the unspoken moments, the emotions, the connections that often go unseen. It’s what separates great communicators, leaders, and creators from those who struggle to express their ideas effectively.

💡 Think about it:

✔ A great business leader doesn’t just communicate company vision; they catch the right stories that inspire teams.

✔ A skilled marketer doesn’t just push a product; they catch the emotional hook that makes people care.

✔ A compelling public speaker doesn’t just share information; they catch the human experiences that turn ideas into movements.

But here’s the challenge—most people struggle to translate their inner thoughts into clear, impactful narratives. That’s because we focus too much on the tool (words, visuals, platforms) and not enough on the substance (the story itself, where it comes from & how to catch it).

📌 Want to sharpen your ability to catch stories before you tell them?

Join me for my next free live lecture via Riverside.fm

👉 https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/thestorytellinguniversity

How a Story Moves Through You (And Why It Matters)

What's actually happening in you when you cultivate a great story?

Most people think storytelling is about expression—the ability to speak, write, paint, or perform. That’s what we see on the surface. The TED Talks. The bestselling books. The hit songs. The viral podcast. The sticky newsletter that people can’t stop reading.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Beneath that, stories take shape long before they’re expressed. This is where most people—individuals, businesses, and campaigns alike—struggle. They focus only on the surface, without understanding the deeper process that makes a story resonate.

The great news? While the forms of storytelling are diverse and require different skills, the process of cultivating a story is available to all of us.

Here’s a simple concept that reveals what's happening in you when you cultivate a great story:

1️⃣ The Ocean – This is where all stories begin. It’s your internal world—your thoughts, emotions, memories, and values. It’s the raw material every storyteller, brand, and movement draws from.

2️⃣ The In-Between – This is where you start catching stories. Ever have a moment that sticks with you, but you don’t know why? This is where stories begin to take shape before you’re even aware of them.

3️⃣ Manifestation – This is where you decide to bring the story to life. You get an idea for a screenplay at 2 AM. You wake up, make coffee, and say, Eh, too much work. This is the most dangerous stage—where stories get blocked before they ever reach the world. This is also where businesses hesitate, campaigns stall, and brands fail to translate ideas into action.

4️⃣ Expression – This is the level everyone recognizes. The book, the speech, the film, the viral podcast, the sticky newsletter, the marketing campaign that actually lands. But the truth is, expression is the final step, not the first.

So when people say, "I’m not a storyteller," maybe they’re right...

But all of us are born story-catchers.

It started around the fire thousands of years ago, warning about dangers in the woods, teaching lessons, and making sense of the world.

Your stories are already inside you.