Episode 4: [MINDSET] You Aren't Getting The Most Out Of Your Writing Time If You Miss This ONE STEP

Join Elizabeth and Stephanie in this episode as they delve into the importance of creating a balance between dedicated writing time and intentional rest. The hosts kick off by discussing the community's upcoming events and resources, including weekly prompts focusing on self-reflection as writers.The main focus of the episode revolves around the concept of "Time to Write" within the community and the benefits it brings. They emphasize the power of writing in community, setting goals, and the accountability that comes with shared writing sessions. The hosts share personal experiences from recent writing sessions, showcasing the flexibility to work on different genres and the unexpected creative flow that can emerge during these dedicated times.As the conversation unfolds, Elizabeth and Stephanie transition to the equally vital topic of taking time to rest. They explore the significance of allowing ideas to percolate and giving the mind a break, especially during the busy holiday season. The hosts share insights into their own struggles with taking time for rest and provide practical tips on scheduling and reframing rest as a crucial part of the writing process.Listeners are encouraged to find their own definition of rest and to overcome the societal pressure associated with taking breaks. The episode concludes with a reminder that finding a balance between writing and resting is essential for overall well-being and sustained creativity.Tune in to gain valuable insights into optimizing your writing routine and nurturing a healthy writing lifestyle within the Inspired Writer Collective community.Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Inspired Writer Collective podcast. If you've ever felt the pull to write your truth, to shape the chaos of real life into something meaningful and to share your journey with the world, you're in the right place. We're your hosts, Elizabeth and Stephanie, writers, coaches, and entrepreneurs who believe in you and know how important it is to find a writing community to guide you on your path to self-publishing. You’re invited to connect with us by joining our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week. Whether you’re working on a memoir, a novel, or journaling for yourself, this is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   Join our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox each week. This is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   If you missed this year's Memoir Summit, we recorded it! You can purchase the replays and get instant access to over 4 hours of memoir-specific content from Elizabeth and our amazing panelists of published memoir authors, indie presses, editors, and industry professionals!Work 1:1 with Memoir Coach Elizabeth Wilson. Book a session here.If you prefer to watch our conversations, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.You can find us on Instagram.