The Creative Shift by Dan Blank
Subscribe
Sign in
Home
Notes
Archive
About
Latest
Top
Discussions
The nonlinear path of being a writer
If you feel stuck, set back, or completely lost, this post is for you
Dec 26
•
Dan Blank
53
12
4
Fear of failure, fear of success
Finding a path forward when your writing exists between two extremes
Dec 23
•
Dan Blank
6
5
1
11:09
What happens when family and friends don't support your writing?
On letting go of their approval and building the support you actually need
Dec 19
•
Dan Blank
60
52
11
Preserving your creative motivation
The delicate balance of honoring your creative spirit, while moving past boundaries
Dec 16
•
Dan Blank
7
5
10:13
How do you want to feel as a writer?
The best measure for success for finding fulfillment, momentum, and success — on your own terms
Dec 12
•
Dan Blank
54
32
12
Nothing sells books, yet books still sell
The power of effective communication and trust in reaching your readers
Dec 10
•
Dan Blank
13
7
8:33
Want to reach your readers? Start with clarity.
Writers chase tactics—platforms, algorithms, strategies—but those who succeed start with radical clarity about who they are and what they create.
Dec 5
•
Dan Blank
46
12
2
The incredible opportunity you have with your writing
Reflections on what we learn from those who inspire us
Dec 2
•
Dan Blank
11
4
12:36
November 2025
Your writing lives on...
You have a unique creative voice. Sharing it is a powerful act.
Nov 28
•
Dan Blank
78
48
9
Magic and the craft of sharing your writing
When you slow things down, suddenly it becomes obvious
Nov 25
•
Dan Blank
8
3
13:05
Don't be a copy of a copy of a copy
Reaching your ideal readers requires clarity and your unique creative voice
Nov 21
•
Dan Blank
78
25
9
You can't please everyone online
Sharing your writing is a brave act; how people react online should not discourage you
Nov 18
•
Dan Blank
11
12
9:42
This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please
turn on JavaScript
or unblock scripts
