Today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, we’re confronting one of the most misleading pieces of writing advice out there: “Just Write.”

You’ve heard it a million times: just sit down, write every day, push through, and success will follow. But is that actually good advice? Or is it one of the biggest traps holding writers back? Drawing from my own experience as a writer and editor, I dig into why “Just Write” can be both helpful and harmful depending on how it’s interpreted.

We’ll discuss why writing isn’t just about churning out words, but about writing with intention. I break down how to approach creativity in a way that prevents burnout, keeps writing joyful, and actually moves your story forward instead of just filling up a document with empty words.

Email your own advice prompt to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord and let us know what's on your mind. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

Intro music: "Adventures in Adventureland" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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