Tag: Mental Filtering

• 24 Mind Traps Writers Should Know

  

  The same mind traps that mess with our creative flow in real life also make for some fantastic character development opportunities. Here’s 24 mind traps writers should know and how to use them.

  rwoodsfiction

  April 14, 2025

  Psychology, Teaching, Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Resources

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