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# Write Now With Judd Shaw
- URL: https://justincox.com/blog/2022/12/write-now-with-judd-shaw/
- Published: 2022-12-28T11:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-06-16T23:26:58.000Z
- Description: Today’s Write Now interview features Judd B. Shaw, attorney and author of STERLING & NUGGET THE DRAGON.
- Author: Justin Cox
- Tags: Interview, #judd-shaw

## Who Are You?

Judd B. Shaw, Attorney-At-Law, New Jersey.

## What Do You Write?

I enjoy creative writing. I also enjoy writing about leadership and corporate culture (I avoid the word “employee”). I love what I do because my primary role is to lead, train and grow my team — I find that incredibly rewarding.

## Where Do You Write?

I write at random times – sometimes in the early morning over a cup of coffee, on plane traveling or during “think week” times. Generally, I try to find times that I won’t be disturbed, feel rushed, and quiet. I use Google docs because I find it easy to see and edit. When I have written out enough content, I will go to print so I can actually read the material on paper and make edits with colored pens.

## When Do You Write?

See above. My time limit is bookended; meaning, when it’s time to go to work, or the plane lands, or the week is over, dictates when I am done with that writing session as opposed to word count. In fact, I pay no attention to word count up front and prefer to have more content, than less, so I can play with structure. I prefer to create a master deadline when I’m striving to complete the overall project.

## Why Do You Write?

One day, I was with my son, who was 9 at the time, and he was frustrated with his older sister. She was a pre-teen entering a new stage in her life. I explained to my son about not being judgmental and stepping into her shoes for a moment, so that he could better understand what she might be going through.

Empathy can be a difficult concept to understand at that age. But I also was keenly aware of how important empathy would be in their support of each other. I believe if they could be compassionate towards each other, they will more likely stay emotionally healthy as individuals.

In this first book, **Sterling & Nugget The Dragon*, we learn how empathy is mightier than the sword. The main character, Sterling, a brave young boy, has dreamed of becoming a knight. Sterling sets out to slay the dragon that was feared by all. On this adventure, Sterling is faced with a choice: fight or help. In choosing to deal with the dragon named Nugget with kindness and compassion, Sterling becomes the knight he always wanted to be.

## How Do You Overcome Writer’s Block?

When I have writer’s block, it’s usually because of distractions. As a result, I will simply put down the proverbial paper and keyboard and start another time. I know when my brain is excited for writing time and when I’m not feeling it.

## Bonus: What Do You Enjoy Doing When Not Writing?

Self-care and travel/adventure.

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**My thanks to Judd B. Shaw for today’s interview.*