Course Outline

  • 1

    Introduction to Writing Paralysis

  • 2

    What is Writing Paralysis?

    • 1.1. Audio: No one is born with good writing skills

    • 1.2. Activities on writing paralysis

    • 1.3. Video: What is writing paralysis?

    • 1.4. Summary: Writing paralysis

    • 1.5. Quiz: What is writing paralysis
  • 3

    Are you a victim of writing paralysis?

    • 2.1. Are you a victim of writing paralysis: Edwin's Story

    • 2.2. Case Study: Rebecca

    • 2.3. Video: Causes of writing paralysis

    • 2.4. Worksheet: Causes of writing paralysis

    • 2.5. Summary: Are you a victim of writing paralysis?

    • 2.6. Quiz: Causes of writing paralysis
  • 4

    Writing Paralysis: The Cure

    • 3.1. Worksheet: The cure to writing paralysis

    • 3.2. Video: Cure to writing paralysis

    • 3.3. Examples: Suitable forms of writing

    • 3.4. Handout: Dealing with writer's paralysis/block

    • 3.5. Summary: Lillian's inspiration to curing writing paralysis

    • 3.6. Quiz: The cure to writing paralysis
  • 5

    Writing benchmarks

    • 4.1. Worksheet 7 Cs of writing benchmarks

    • 4.2. Video: Writing benchmarks

    • 4.3. Examples of 7Cs of good writing

    • 4.4. Reflection: How are you doing?

    • 4.5. Summary : Writing benchmarks

    • 4.6. 7Cs of good writing: Your pocketbook
  • 6

    Steps to successful writing

    • 5.1. Worksheet: Steps to successful writing

    • 5.2. Answer sheet: Steps to successful writing

    • 5.3. Steps to successful writing

    • 5.4. Sample mind map and 3 levels of planning

    • 5.5. Worksheet mind map and 3 levels of planning practice

    • 5.6. Summary: Steps to writing - Squirrels and Writers

    • 5.7. Quiz: Steps to successful writing
  • 7

    Conclusion: Writing paralysis

    • 6.1. Video: Conclusion writing paralysis

    • 6.2. Sharpen your writing skills

    • 6.3. Survey: Feedback form

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A Cure for Writing Paralysis

A Cure for Writing Paralysis

Breathe, Smile, Write!

Have you ever had the desire to write something and your head is immediately filled with ideas? However, once you start seriously thinking about the writing task you become critical of yourself and the desire to write begins to disappear. You begin to feel uninspired and you struggle to write the first sentence. The longer you stay in this zone, the more frustrated you become, and you begin to lose confidence in your ideas and your ability to make them real. The worry that you may never find inspiration inhibits the intellect and makes it impossible to produce anything. It can lead to a period of depression and an inability to write. This is called writing paralysis. So, what is the solution? Stop focusing on the final product and turn your attention to the writing process. This course ‘The Cure for Writing Paralysis’ will provide you with practical steps to overcome writing paralysis by focusing on the writing process and not the final product.
This is a picture of a young African lady who is thinking about what to write as her mind is blank.

Trainer

Soft Skills Trainer, Coach, Mentor, Encourager

Catherine Shimechero

Catherine has the flair of bringing out the best in people by gently and powerfully encouraging them to have a quest for excellence. This prompts one to examine their current situation and plan a move out of their comfort zone. People are inspired to want more for themselves which results in creating a difference in their lives. The only thing she requires you to carry along to the course is a smile and a positive attitude.

Social proof: testimonial

Improving my writing skills

Lilian Thairu Team Leader, HR Business Partners World Health Organization Africa Regional Office, Brazzaville

I took the Business Communication skills training as a recommendation from my supervisor for learning development and improving my writing skills. The training focused on my own writing work to improve it for clarity, effectiveness, style and accuracy. I applied tools and tips to impact the reader, improve style and clarity and keep writing short and simple. I learnt some new skills and useful tips on how to write to be understood and not to impress. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a boost in writing skills especially writing for senior management audience. It was a lovely and impactful learning journey! Thanks to the lead trainer, Catherine Shimechero for her enthusiasm, encouragement and expertise. The trainer is highly competent, professional and disciplined.