The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

When you know how to talk about your writing, everything opens up

How to answer the question: "So, tell me what you write about..."

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Dan Blank
Apr 03, 2026
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When I begin working with a writer, one of the first things we focus on is knowing how to talk about what they write in a casual and engaging manner. This changes everything.

Suddenly, so many things become possible:

  • Conversations with potential readers open up

  • Connections with like-minded people are forged

  • Their sense of public identity feels grounded

  • They…

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