When writing takes longer than it should (a lament and a prayer request)

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Today, I need to begin by sharing a brief lament:

I’ve spent the last several months trying to get a major project knocked out for work. It’s taken a long time, and I keep hitting block after block, with every word I’m writing like pulling teeth. I’ve never experienced a writing challenge like this before. Ever.

My two books were comparatively easy. The two documentaries I wrote were, relatively speaking, a breeze.

But there’s something about this project. I love what I’m writing, it’s just...