Excuses, Not Muses: The 10 Lies Writers Keep Telling Themselves

Samuel walks through ten of some of the most common myths writers tell themselves — from trusting you'll remember ideas later and relying on last-minute pressure, to thinking metadata, reading, or revision don't matter. Each myth is unpacked with practical, no-nonsense advice to help writers form better habits and actually finish work. You, as the listener, are encouraged to write consistently, record ideas, embrace reading as training, plan revisions intentionally, and accept that struggle and imperfection are part of the process. The episode mixes humor, examples, and actionable tips to motivate writers to stop making excuses and start writing.