1. Why Writers Get Stuck — and How Write the Darn Book Will Help You Finish Yours

Hello my writing friend! Do you feel called to write a book… but keep getting stuck when you try? Do writer’s block, self-doubt, or overwhelm make you wonder if you’ll ever finish? In this very first episode of Write the Darn Book, I’m sharing my personal writing journey — from taking seven years to finish my first novel, to building a successful publishing career, and then hitting a creative wall so high I couldn’t write at all… and the mindset shifts that changed everything. I talk about why writing struggles are often a sign of misalignment rather than failure, why identity comes before consistency, and how learning to trust yourself again can unlock creative flow. This episode sets the foundation for the entire podcast and closes with a gentle guided visualisation to help you reconnect with your writing identity and creativity. I truly hope this episode helps guide you, reassure you, and remind you that you’re not alone on your writing journey. I’m so excited to be walking this path with you — and to support you as you reconnect with your creativity and your story. Take care xox Maddison ✨ Coaching Invitation If, as you listen, you feel called for deeper support and would like to explore having me as your writing coach, you can learn more or reach out at https://maddisonmichaels.com. 🎧 Follow the podcast and join me in Episode 2, where we dive deeper into writer’s block and how to move through it with clarity and compassion.