Overcome Writer's Block - by Megan Okonsky

COURSE

Overcome Writer's Block

With Megan Okonsky

Welcome, writers! This course will offer prompts, meditations, and encouragement to help you overcome writer's block and get started on your next book. I use these questions, tools, and strategies as I write both fiction and nonfiction. Each day will contain: -One meditation -One writing prompt Keep your writing materials nearby! Fiction and nonfiction writers are welcome.

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Meet your Teacher

Megan Okonsky
Austin, TX, USA

Megan Okonsky is a ghostwriter, author, and meditation teacher based in Austin, TX. Her first novel, The Barefoot Followers of Sweet Potato Grace, will be published in 2025. Okonsky is a proud member of the Writers' League of Texas and the Association of Ghostwriters. When she is not writing for clients, Okonsky likes to write and host murder mystery parties, garden, and knit.

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5 Days

48 students

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14 min / day

Creativity

English

Lesson 1

Grounding Meditation And Writing Prompt

Today, I will guide you through a grounding meditation and introduce a writing prompt to help you write about the setting of your choice. Music will play for five minutes after I introduce the prompt, but feel free to write as much as you'd like!

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Lesson 2

Affirmations Meditation And Writing Prompt

In this recording, I will guide you through the repetition of four positive affirmations and a writing prompt to spark your creativity. Grab your writing materials and find a nice, comfy place to sit before you begin this meditation.

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Lesson 3

Walking Meditation And Writing Prompt

In this recording, I will guide you through a short walking/moving meditation and a writing prompt. Get your writing materials and your moving gear ready! For today's prompt, you will be asked to consider the central question of your story.

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Lesson 4

Body Scan Meditation And Writing Prompt

In this recording, I will guide you through a body scan meditation and a writing prompt based on Joe Brainard's "I Remember" memoir. Grab your writing materials and find a comfy place to sit as you listen!

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Lesson 5

Loving-Kindness Meditation And Writing Prompt

In this final recording, I will guide you through a loving-kindness meditation and a writing prompt. Grab your writing materials and find a comfy place to sit! Thank you so much for joining me in this five-day meditation course. I hope you were able to get some words on the page and jumpstart your creativity.

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