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Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Writing Trap 00:41 - Experience vs Action 01:41 - Historical Fiction Example 02:30 - Writing Advice Reality 03:43 - The Core Problem 04:30 - Fear of Criticism 05:37 - Professional Writer's Life 07:20 - Accountability Discussion 09:35 - Accessibility of Writing 11:46 - Ideas and Expansion 13:11 - Identity vs Work 14:15 - Finding Your Process 15:20 - Breaking Free from Excuses