In this episode, Steve Harper and Michelle Cutler, a screenwriter and storytelling coach, unpack the causes of writer’s block—and why it’s rarely about laziness. They explore how perfectionism, early criticism, and fear of failure can interrupt the writing process long before a single word hits the page. Cutler offers practical, compassionate tools for getting unstuck, emphasizing that writer’s block often signals a deeper disconnection—from self, from story, or from purpose. Together, they discuss the role of deadlines, the temptation to multitask, and why understanding the narrative you’re trying to tell—whether for a brand or a memoir—is more powerful than relying on AI to fill in the blanks.