Every copywriter hates staring at a blank page.
The headline is there, and now you need to actually write something.
This stage is a nightmare. Even after you write a sentence or two, it’s hard to keep going.
The greatest writers suggest doing anything to write the first draft because the process after that is easier.
Putting something on paper is the most challenging part of the writing process.
The solution? force yourself to start. And once you start, don’t stop.
Easier said than done.
Luckily, I’ve found an app that helps us do exactly that:
How to use The Most Dangerous Writing App
This app is simple:
- Select session length
- Write your headline / generate a prompt
3. That’s it. You are now forced to write.
Stop writing for a few seconds, and the screen starts to blur.
Do nothing for a few more seconds, and your words will be gone forever.
This App Is What You Need
Some people find this method scary.
But let me tell you this:
It’s 10 PM right now. I’ve procrastinated all day and haven’t written a word.
Once I opened this app, I produced the entire article in about 10 minutes.
This is before editing, of course, but I’ve beaten the hardest phase in the writing process: putting something on paper.
Anxiety from the blinking courser -> paralyzed me from writing for 10 hours. Anxiety of the screen going black and me losing all my progress ->** Finished article in 10 minutes.**
Choose your struggle.