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Top 10 Writing Challenges and How to Overcome Each

A Roadmap for Overcoming Common Writing Hurdles

Massùod Hemmat
7 min readSep 6, 2023
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Writing, a craft as old as civilization itself, has always been a revered skill. Yet, despite its importance, writers often find themselves grappling with numerous challenges. From the insidious whispers of self-doubt to the relentless ticking of the clock, the path of a writer is fraught with obstacles.

In this article, I want to uncover ten compelling reasons that make writing a daunting task for many writers — whether they are newbies or renowned writers.

You might have experienced or might experience some or all of them. The goal is to identify them here and think of solutions for each of them so that none of them stops you from writing.

1. Lack of Inspiration

Writing demands creativity, and creativity thrives on inspiration. The lack of it can make it incredibly hard to formulate ideas and express them articulately.

“No man was ever yet a great poet, without being at the same time a profound philosopher.” — Samuel Taylor Coleridge

When it comes to writing, you don’t always find inspiration. It comes in an unexpected way and at an unexpected time. So, be ready to take notes in those times. Even for Einstein…

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Massùod Hemmat
Massùod Hemmat

Written by Massùod Hemmat

Writer (Thinker), Infopreneur, CEO, Web/Tech Cons., IR/AI Enthusiast, Polymath, & Global citizen — I write because it isn’t there. LinkedIn.com/in/mhemmat

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