138: The Dangers of Treating Your Writing Like a Hobby

<p>This episode is for the writer who dips in and out of their writing. You’re probably not a full-time writer and your creative work is more likely to follow bursts of inspiration rather than a steady, consistent writing practice. You are a hobby writer, and for a long time this approach has probably worked for you. But if you’re here listening to this podcast episode, you’ve probably hit a wall of some kind. Call it writer’s block or something else, but that inspiration-driven writing isn’t working for you anymore, and the reason is simple: You’ve been a hobby writer, and that’s not going get you a published book. Let’s get into it.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.charlottewrites.co/quiz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Take the two-minute Memoir Kryptonite Quiz</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.charlottewrites.co/writers-workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get instant access to The Writer's Workshop</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.charlottewrites.co/waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Join the Memoir Method waitlist for the fall cohort</strong></a></p><p></p><p>You can find me on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/the.memoir.coach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@the.memoir.coach</a>, <a href="https://substack.com/@charlottejwilson?utm_source=profile-page" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charlottejanewrites" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClWy-Yl-ZThixKKjP27it2w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p><p><a href="https://prodigious-experimenter-3127.kit.com/2cdfc3697c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.</a></p>