29: So You Don't Know What to Write About

In this solo episode of For Women Who Write Podcast, Mikaela tackles one of the biggest struggles aspiring authors face: figuring out what to write about.If you’ve ever thought, “I want to write a book, but I don’t know what my book should be about,” or “I have too many ideas and no clarity,” this episode will help you move past the mental block and finally gain direction.Drawing from both coaching and parenting, Mikaela shares how asking the right questions can move you out of overwhelm, overthinking, and “freeze mode” and into clarity and action.Inside this episode, you’ll learn: The 7 powerful questions to ask before writing your book  How to uncover the deeper reason you want to write  Why anger and frustration can point you toward your strongest message  How to identify the problem your book is meant to solve  The difference between a legacy book and a marketplace book  How to narrow your topic so your message actually stands out  Why specificity matters if you want readers to find and trust you  How to know if your book idea has real transformation potential Whether you’re overflowing with ideas or completely stuck, this episode will help you gain clarity, confidence, and momentum toward your book.Sometimes the breakthrough comes from asking better questions and giving yourself permission to explore the answers honestly.