Unlocking the Writer’s Mind: Chris Banks on Mindset and Storytelling

Chris Banks, founder of ProWritingAid, joins the Write Anyway Summit to discuss his upcoming book on mindset for writers. Chris shares his journey of realizing the importance of mindset in writing, inspired by his background in psychology and his interactions with writers using ProWritingAid. He reveals how emotional challenges and limiting beliefs impact writers and offers insights into overcoming these obstacles with small, consistent practices. Chris also introduces Novel November, a challenge encouraging writers to complete a 50,000-word novella in a month, fostering community and accountability. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of mindset and community in bringing more diverse and well-written stories into the world.

00:00 Welcome to the Write Anyway Summit

00:16 The Journey to Writing a Book on Mindset

01:37 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Writing

05:41 The Power of Mindset in Writing

08:31 Uncovering and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

13:19 Small Changes for Big Mindset Shifts

20:46 The Impact of Stories and Community

21:50 Join the Novel November Challenge