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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 23 MIN

Tracey Devlyn Balancing Act: Writing and Day Jobs

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Writing while working a day job? It’s a lot. In episode one of The Write Frame of Mind, Adrienne sits down with USA Today bestselling author Tracey Devlyn to talk time, energy, and headspace—how she built routines, uses coaching tools, and pays attention to health triggers to protect her creativity. She walks through simple strategies that helped her beat blocks and keep going. Go ahead and steal what works for you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tracey Devlyn and Her Journey 02:57 Balancing Writing with a Day Job 05:29 Managing Time and Creative Energy 08:23 Dealing with Fatigue and Mental Health 10:45 The Importance of Routine and Goal Setting 13:31 Recognizing Triggers and Mindfulness 16:02 The Role of Life Coaching in Writing 18:44 Finding Your Writing Process 21:09 Connecting with Tracey Devlyn Author’s Website: https://traceydevlyn.com Author Bio: Tracey Devlyn is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and historical suspense, often layered with mystery, romance, and environmental crime. Despite the thrilling, emotional journeys she creates for her readers, Tracey lives an annoyingly normal life in the mountains of North Carolina with her husband and rescue dog. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 #TheWriteFrameOfMind #AuthorMindset #WritingLife #CreativeResilience #BeatWritersBlock #WritingRoutine #TimeManagement #CoachingTools #MindsetForWriters #WritersWithDayJobs #ProductivityForWriters #ProcessNotPerfection #WriterWellness #TraceyDevlyn #TraceyDevlynBooks #podcastepisode #podcastguest #authorpodcast #authorsontheair #vidcast #authorinterview #authorssupportingauthors

Writing while working a day job? It’s a lot. In episode one of The Write Frame of Mind, Adrienne sits down with USA Today bestselling author Tracey Devlyn to talk time, energy, and headspace—how she built routines, uses coaching tools, and pays attention to health triggers to protect her creativity. She walks through simple strategies that helped her beat blocks and keep going. Go ahead and steal what works for you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tracey Devlyn and Her Journey 02:57 Balancing Writing with a Day Job 05:29 Managing Time and Creative Energy 08:23 Dealing with Fatigue and Mental Health 10:45 The Importance of Routine and Goal Setting 13:31 Recognizing Triggers and Mindfulness 16:02 The Role of Life Coaching in Writing 18:44 Finding Your Writing Process 21:09 Connecting with Tracey Devlyn Author’s Website: https://traceydevlyn.com Author Bio: Tracey Devlyn is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and historical suspense, often layered with mystery, romance, and environmental crime. Despite the thrilling, emotional journeys she creates for her readers, Tracey lives an annoyingly normal life in the mountains of North Carolina with her husband and rescue dog. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 #TheWriteFrameOfMind #AuthorMindset #WritingLife #CreativeResilience #BeatWritersBlock #WritingRoutine #TimeManagement #CoachingTools #MindsetForWriters #WritersWithDayJobs #ProductivityForWriters #ProcessNotPerfection #WriterWellness #TraceyDevlyn #TraceyDevlynBooks #podcastepisode #podcastguest #authorpodcast #authorsontheair #vidcast #authorinterview #authorssupportingauthors

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