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The Write Habit
by Dr Nicole Janz
Hosted by Dr. Nicole Janz, book coach, automatic writing guide, and creative mentor.This podcast is for writers ready to transform their creative lives—whether you’re an academic, an author, or someone journaling to heal and grow.Discover how to use writing not just to get published, but to change your life.Through guided meditations, mindset shifts, and proven tools, this is your sanctuary for writing with purpose, confidence, and joy.For more: www.nicolejanz.com
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The moment I realised I couldn’t think my way out of my own life
What if the real problem isn’t that you don’t know what to do, but that you’ve stopped trusting yourself?In this episode, I share the moment I realised I was living a successful life that no longer felt like mine - and the subconscious shift that brought me back to my inner authority.You’ll hear: why overthinking, people-pleasing, and asking everyone else can pull you further away from yourself the unexpected moment that made me finally admit I didn’t want to stay in academia the 3 steps to returning to your inner authority and making decisions from deep withinJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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15 Minute Meditation: Reveal What's Beneath the Surface
Step though the door and reveal what needs to be seen.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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The First 3 Things I’d Do With You When Your Writing Is Stalling
When your writing stalls, it’s rarely about discipline.It’s usually about what you’re focusing on, and what’s happening underneath the surface.In this episode, I’m taking you inside of what it actually feels like to be coached by me, and the first three things we would shift together:What coaching really feels like (and why it’s different from what you might expect) The real priority when your writing isn’t moving, and why most writers focus on the wrong thing How Claire Ben, PhD, experienced the coaching in her own wordsThis is a behind-the-scenes look at the kind of support that helps writers not just write more, but finally remove subconscious blocks that have been keeping them stuck.If you’ve been delaying or procrastinating on your project, join my signature coaching program:The 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator starts April 13th. Early bird pricing is available until March 31.Book a discovery call here: 👉 www.writehabitaccelerator.comJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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How to Unblock Yourself and Finish Your Project Before Summer (As an Experienced Writer)
I'm a bit ashamed about this:As someone who teaches writing, publishes books, and supports others to finish theirs, I’ve recently been resisting editing my book, You Are Already Free.In this episode, I share what happens when projects stall at a more advanced stage - even when you're an experienced writer.We explore: The fears that come when your work becomes visible What’s actually happening when you're stuck as an experienced writer How subconscious story shifting and automatic writing can help you move again (both are bonuses inside the 90-Day Accelerator)This is an honest look at the inner side of finishing a project, especially when you’ve outgrown the "usual" tools.If you recognise yourself here, the 90-Day Accelerator is where we go deeper.We start April 13th and the early bird discount is valid until March 31.Over 90 days, you’ll finish your project while working with the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck — so the writing starts to flow again.👉 www.writehabitaccelerator.comJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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The Four Thresholds You Must Cross When Your Writing Stalls
This episode is for experienced writers whose projects have stalled.I introduce what I call the "4 authorship thresholds": the moment when beginner strategies stop working because your authorship has evolved.I unpack:• Why over-planning, fake deadlines, and accountability hacks backfire at this stage• How subconscious evolution creates friction with outdated writing habits• The four thresholds every experienced writer must cross to return to flow• Why this moment isn’t a strategy problem, it’s an initiationThis is a conversation about authorship becoming something deeper than productivity. If your writing feels heavy, resistant, or blocked, listen closely.You may be closer to your next level than you think.🔥 Need help with this?If this episode describes you, "The Awakened Author" (Jan 26th-March 6th) was created for exactly this moment.This isn’t a craft or productivity program.It’s an initiation into your next level of authorship — where the inner shift happens first, and the writing follows.We begin Jan 26th.Pre-sale ends soon.Step inside here:👉 https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/awakenedauthorJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Why I Haven’t Planned My Year (and Why That’s Okay)
It’s January 11 - and I haven’t planned my year.Instead of forcing 12-month goals or rigid structures, I’m learning to trust a more embodied, aligned way of moving forward. And that feels hard for me. Let's talk about:How not having your year figured out can be a good thingThe perceived "tension" between safety and inner truthLetting go of rigid planning without giving up responsibilityIf you’re entering this year as slow as I have, this episode will help you to listen inward. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Why 2026 Is Your Year to Write a Book
It’s time to stop dreaming about “someday” — and start creating the book that could change your life and the lives of others in 2026.In this episode, I’m not just talking about writing a book. I’m talking about your mission — the one that keeps nudging you, whispering that you’re meant to lead, to disrupt, to wake people up with your work.And November is the moment to say yes to that mission.I open up about:My own story of burnout, awakening, and breaking free — and how it became You Are Already Free, a book I wrote because I knew someone out there needed itWhy your book is not about the writing — it’s about the transformation you feel called to shareHow turning your lived experience, research, or healing into a book becomes a path for others to followHow to recognize the call to write — and actually answer it, instead of postponing it another yearIf you feel even a flicker of “this is for me,” that spark matters. Your story, your research, your message has the power to shake someone awake. And writing your book is the most direct, powerful way to step into that leadership.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Why Intuition is Crucial for Writers: Interview With Intuitive Coach Andrea Leigh
If you have ever gotten stuck with your writing - or in life - intuitive coach Andrea Leigh has solutions that you've probably not tried before.Listen in to hear:How to hone your own intuition to write your bookWhy perimenopause is the best time for women to write books and change their livesHow Andrea approaches her clients' subconscious and spiritual wisdom with her Sacred Audit methodHear Andrea and I riffing about the creative process from idea to outline to bookA truly aligned conversation that any coach, healer, author, and academic should listen to before they plan their 2026!Find Andrea on Instagram: @iamandrealeighJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Debut Novelist Johanna Kirwan Reveals How a Life in Global Aid Became Seven Lives
What happens when a life spent in international development turns into fiction?In this episode, debut novelist Johanna Kirwan joins me to talk about her stunning book Seven Lives — seven interconnected stories of women navigating love, loss, and purpose across the globe.We dive into:How Johanna transformed decades of field experience into layered, human storiesThe line between autofiction and memoir — and why she chose fictionThe creative freedom that comes with writing later in lifeHer choice to publish with small press Fire & Feather, instead of chasing an agentIt’s a conversation about purpose, legacy, and writing the stories that stay with you — even after the work ends.📖 Buy your copy of Seven Lives by Johanna Kirwan — available now on Amazon!Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Butterfly Moments: The Book I Didn’t Want to Write
Sometimes the stories that want to be told… don’t wait for our permission.In this episode, I share how Butterfly Moments—a book I never meant to write—came pouring through me in just five days. No plan, no time, no readiness… just a flood of words that refused to wait.You’ll hear how I tried to resist it, what finally cracked me open, and why surrendering to your creative timing might be the most sacred writing act of all.If you’ve been holding back your next project, this is your nudge to trust what’s trying to come through you.✨ Join the Sacred Writing Circle (starting October 20) to channel your book with me: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/zp8ofQ5z?coupon_code=CIRCL-333Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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How to Tell If Your Writing Is Ready for Submission — Without Chasing Perfection
In today’s Write Walk episode, I'll take you to a nature reserve as I reflect on:How automatic writing unlocked a story I didn’t know I was tellingWhat “ready to submit” really feels like (it’s not about perfection)Why pausing in nature can teach you more about writing than any craft bookIf you’ve been circling a project, unsure when to let it go into the world, this walk is your reminder that readiness is an energy, not a checklist.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Can a Critical Thinker Use Automatic Writing? Interview with Academic Hilary Wason
Can a sharp, critical mind really embrace automatic writing? In this episode, I speak with Associate Professor Hilary Wason, who proves the answer is yes. A teacher of critical thinking for future leaders, Hilary shares how she balances rigorous logic with the practice of channeling words—and how it’s transformed both her writing and her life.We talk about:Her take on AI in higher education and critical thinkingWhy she doesn’t see automatic writing as spiritualHow she wrote a book proposal and 15,000 words through my Automatic Writing coursesWho she chose as her “inner guidance” to begin her bookHer honest reflections on resistance, trust, and making big life decisionsHilary is living proof that automatic writing isn’t just for mystics—it’s a practical, powerful tool for thinkers, creators, and anyone ready to start their book.👉 Ready to start your own book? Join "Start Your Book with Automatic Writing" (Oct 6-20, 2025):https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book 👉 Connect with Professor Hilary Wason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-hilary-wason-776754135Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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The Writer’s Way: How to Prime Yourself for Flow
The way of the writer is about receiving. About preparation. About being ready to slip into flow.Procrastination isn’t just about willpower—it’s about how you set yourself up before you even sit down. The secret lies in how you prepare your body and mind for the writing session ahead.If you’ve been:Blocking time but never quite focusingFilling your day with busywork to avoid the blank pageSitting down to write only to get instantly distracted…then this episode will shift things for you. I’ll share practical, surprising ways to prime both your environment and your inner state so writing feels natural instead of forced.Resources mentioned in this episode:Automatic Writing Unlocked Course (self-paced): https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automaticStart Your Book With Automatic Writing (live Oct 6-10, 2025): https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book90-Day Write Habit Accelerator (doors close Sept 18, 2025): www.writehabitaccelerator.comJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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From Imposter Syndrome to Grant-Winning Scholar: How Elisabeth Yang Rewrote Her Academic Life
What happens when your academic dream is crushed by failure — and you rebuild it from the inside out?This week on The Write Habit Podcast, I’m joined by historian and Wellcome Trust Fellow Dr Elisabeth M. Yang, whose journey from struggling PhD student to confident scholar will leave you deeply inspired.Elisabeth is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds, where she studies the inner world of babies in the long 19th century — and mentors PhD students of her own.In our conversation, she shares:How she moved from paralysis and fear to flow and visionThe exact writing ritual (including Baroque music!) that anchors her workWhy community and body doubling helped her finally finish her papersHow the Future Self method helped her become the writer — and woman — she aspired to beWhether you're in the middle of a PhD, holding onto a paper you've avoided for months, or dreaming of your next big grant — this episode is your gentle, powerful permission slip to rewrite the story.Ready for your own transformation?The 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator is open.Inside, you’ll build structure, confidence, and writing flow like Elisabeth did when she joined the program — with community, coaching, and mindset tools that actually work.👉 Grab your spot at www.writehabitaccelerator.comJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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From Blocked to Published: Interview with Editor and Academic Verena Hutter, 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator Alum
Have you ever stalled on a project—telling yourself you’ll finish once there’s a deadline, yet the pages stay unwritten? That’s exactly where Verena Hutter found herself.An adjunct professor, editor, and tattoo culture specialist, Verena had already published a book. But without external deadlines, her academic manuscript kept slipping away. In this episode, she shares how the 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator helped her beat procrastination, stop miscalculating her writing time, and finally bring her book to completion.We also dive into:Why self-help books don’t make you more productiveHer strategy for writing with chronic illnessHow she transformed tattoo research into a striking coffee-table book with a traditional pressHer next steps launching Work in Progress Studio for editing and retreats👉 Stuck with a project? The next 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator helps you to the finish line before Christmas 2025. Book your discovery call now at www.writehabitaccelerator.comBook your discovery call now at www.writehabitaccelerator.comAbout Verena Hutter Verena Hutter is a writer, scholar, and teacher whose work explores memory, culture, and literature. She is the author of This Is a Book for People Who Love Tattoos and is currently finishing an academic book on tattoo culture in twentieth- and twenty-first-century Germany. She’s also preparing to launch Work in Progress Studio, a space to support writers with editing and retreats. Verena is a 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator alum and has worked 1-1 with Nicole.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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From Stuck Writer to Cambridge Professor: Interview with Claire Benn, 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator Alum
In this conversation, I sit down with Claire Benn, a Write Habit Accelerator alum, to trace her journey of finishing: Showing up when it’s messy, rebuilding trust after stops and starts, and choosing tiny repeatable actions over grand plans. We talk about the difference between “trying to write” and quietly becoming the person who writes, what accountability looks like when life is full, and the simple practices that helped Claire steady her rhythm and bring a project across the line. Claire went from stuck post-doc to thriving Cambridge professor, and her journey is vulnerable, true, and inspiring.You’ll hear:How to swap perfection pressure for a workable paceThe micro‑habits that keep momentum when motivation dipsWays to meet fear without letting it run the sessionWhy community matters (and how to find the right one)Claire’s honest take on what changes in 90 days—and what doesn’tIf you’re ready to stop orbiting your project and finish it, doors are open for the next 90‑Day Write Habit Accelerator. Apply now and step into a high‑touch container that helps you do the work you’ve been meant to do. Apply here: www.writehabitaccelerator.comEarly bird discount expires Aug 31, 2025.The program runs again in the Fall of 2026.Find out more about Claire Benn's Research here: https://www.lcfi.ac.uk/people/dr-claire-bennJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Everything You Need to Know About the 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator
Enrolment is open through September 12, 2025.Click the link below to learn more!www.writehabitaccelerator.com*Early bird discount vanishes August 31. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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From Sluggish Summer to Focus: Your 3-Step Writing Reset
It's time to shake off that sluggish summer energy!Reset your writing rhythm, and make the final stretch of 2025 count. If you’ve got a big writing project you want finished before the year is over, now is the perfect moment to recalibrate with me.In this episode, I’ll guide you through three simple but powerful prompts to help you step confidently into the Fall writing season. Here’s what we’ll explore together:How to Surround Yourself with the Right People Setting Your Fall PriorityMeet Your ResistanceThis episode will help you realign, refocus, and re-commit.✨ Doors are now open for the 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator – the small-group, high-touch coaching programme that will help you create a sustainable, personalised writing system so you can finally finish your project before the year is over. All info is here: https://www.writehabitaccelerator.com (the Early Bird discount is open now for 5 places at this price!)Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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You’re Not Blocked. You’re Just Writing from Your Old Self
Have you ever sat down to write… and felt like nothing came?You’re not blocked. You’re not lazy. And you’re definitely not failing.Instead, your old self is still bracing for writing to be hard.That’s what this episode is all about.You’ll learn:Why writing feels like a struggleHow your old patterns make writing hardWhat it means to receive your writingOne powerful tool to shift into flowIf you're ready to build a writing habit that feels calm, confident, and deeply yours — this is your invitation.Join me for the 7-Day Write Habit Booster, a mini coaching container for writers who are ready to drop old patterns and finally build momentum that lasts.We begin July 7. 👉 www.writehabitbooster.comLet’s build the writing life your future self already knows is possible.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Mid-Year Reset for Writers: Reflect, Feel, and Rewrite Your Story
We’re halfway through the year.And before you rush ahead—this is your invitation to pause.In this episode, I’ll guide you through a sacred mid-year reset for writers—a gentle, powerful journaling ritual to honour what’s been, release what no longer fits, and call in your next steps.You’ll need a journal, a bit of quiet, and a willingness to be honest with yourself.This isn’t just reflection—it’s realignment.We'll to through 6 steps to recap on the last 6 months and set you up with a powerful vision for the second half of the year. Ready to carry that vision into your writing life?The Write Habit Booster is your next step:A 7-day guided writing reset to boost your writing habit and make massive progress on a project - a perfect kickstart to the summer!• 7–13 July• Early Bird ends 30 June • Book here: writehabitbooster.comJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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3 Truths That Will Make or Break Your Summer as a Writer
Think summer means more time to write?Think again.Before you drift into July with high hopes and no real plan, you need to hear these 3 truths that make or break your writing summer.In just a few minutes, I’ll show you why most writers set themselves up to fail — and how you can shift course, create sacred momentum, and actually finish something this season.And when you're ready:Join the Write Habit Booster (starts July 7) and get the Summer Writing Plan Masterclass free when you sign up by June 30: 👉 www.writehabitbooster.comJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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When a Book Becomes Medicine: Interview with "Land Beneath the Waves" Author Nic Wilson
What if the story you were meant to write was also the one that would change your life?In this episode, I’m joined by Nic Wilson—nature writer, editor, and author of the luminous memoir Land Beneath the Waves. Nic shares how this book came to her not as a plan, but as a compulsion—a voice that wouldn't quiet until it was written.Through grief, chronic illness, and deep connection to the land, Nic found not only her story—but a new version of herself.In our interview, we explore how memoir becomes more than memory: it becomes medicine.If you’ve ever doubted your strength, if you’re writing through illness or grief, or if a book has ever saved your life—you’ll feel deeply at home in this conversation.We explore:How Land Beneath the Waves “demanded to be written”—and why Nic couldn’t resist the callThe link between writing, healing, and reclaiming powerWhat chronic illness taught her about landscape and the bodyHow she moved from self-doubt to radical self-compassionFavourite quote from the episode:“I wasn’t sure if I was strong enough. I think before writing this, I’d have said I’m not a strong person. But writing the book showed me something else.” - Nic WilsonAbout Nic WilsonNic is a writer, editor and Guardian country diarist. She works for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, specialising in wildlife, wild plants and environmental issues. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies including Under the Changing Skies: The Best of The Guardian Country Diaries 2018-2024, Going to Ground: An Anthology of Nature and Place, and Moving Mountains, described as a ‘first-of-its-kind’ anthology of nature writing by disabled and chronically ill writers. Her debut memoir, Land Beneath the Waves, is a lyrical meditation on illness, memory, and the power of nature to heal and transform. Order here: https://summersdale.com/titles/nic-wilson/land-beneath-the-waves/9781837996223/Nic's website: nicwilson.co.ukInstagram: @dogwooddaysgardenerBluesky: nicwilson.bsky.socialJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Reframe Your Inner Critic: A Tool to Silence Self-Doubt and Write with Confidence
* Today's episode is in honour of the 90-Day Writing Accelerator (Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2025) - get on the waitlist and be the first to hear when enrolment opens: www.writehabitaccelerator.comWhat happens when your inner critic gets too loud? To me, the inner critic usually says, “You’re not good enough!” or “You’re not disciplined enough to be a real writer.” In this episode, adapted from my 90-Day Writing Accelerator, I’ll guide you through a simple mindset shift to silence the self-doubt and move forward with confidence.Here’s the approach we’ll explore together:Listen to what your inner critic is saying and know it’s not true. You have a choice. Consider what changes you can make in your writing habit, process, or project. What can you learn from this moment?Whenever I believe the inner critic, I get stuck. But every moment of “failure” is a chance to examine my process and grow. If you loved this episode, listen to my recent inner critic meditation:16 Minute Meditation for Writers: Releasing Resistance and Finding Creative FlowAnd if you want deeper coaching and trainings like this, join my 90-Day Writing Accelerator (Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2025) .Get on the waitlist and be the first to hear when enrolment opens: www.writehabitaccelerator.comJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Write from Your Future Self: A Guided Meditation & Flow Activation
What if the bold, wise version of you — the one who’s already written the book — could whisper exactly what you need to hear right now?In this special episode, you’ll experience a powerful somatic meditation recorded live during my 5-day course Start Your Book with Automatic Writing. This body-based ritual guides you into alignment with your Future Self — the one who already knows what to write, how to say it, and how to show up without shrinking or censoring.Participants wrote the opening lines of their next bookSome received direct, loving messages from their inner guidanceOthers felt a new creative rhythm emerge in their body — and followed it straight into flowThis is not just a visualisation. It’s an energetic shift.You’ll be guided through the meditation activation — then given a writing prompt and two minutes of soft meditation music to begin your next page.And here's the prompt for you to keep: “Knowing that I’m embodying my Future Self, what do I most need to hear right now?”Let the answer arrive. Then write.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Writing With the Body: A Conversation With Somatic Coach Josefina Wilters
What if your writer’s block wasn’t just in your head — but also in your body?In this powerful and nourishing episode of The Write Habit Podcast, I’m joined by somatic coach Josefina Wilters, whose gentle, grounded work has transformed how I write — and how I support others to write with more ease, flow, and joy.Together, we explore: Why your nervous system could be blocking you The link between procrastination, perfectionism, and your body’s fear response How to regulate your nervous system to create from safety, not stress Three fundamental somatic exercises that bring creative flow back into your writing lifeIf you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or simply want to feel good while writing again — this is the episode your body has been waiting for.And we’ve got something special for you:Join me and Josefina for our Somatic Writing Masterclass: Unlock Your Flow — a collaborative, 2-hour live experience on June 3 (4:00pm BST on Zoom).You’ll learn the somatic tools we use with clients, and walk away feeling grounded, clear, and ready to write from a new, embodied place. 👉 Book your spot with a discount: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/somatic-flowConnect with Josefina: Follow her on Instagram: @josefinawilters Book a 1:1 Somatic Deep Dive: Click hereLet’s stop forcing and start flowing. We can’t wait to welcome you into this sacred space.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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How I’m Editing My Book Without Losing the Magic of Automatic Writing
How do you edit a book that was written in a meditative, channeled state — full of intuition, emotion, and flow?In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s been like to edit the first chapter of my book You Are Already Free, which I wrote entirely through automatic writing.Spoiler: Editing a book like this is completely different from any editing process I’ve known before as a book coach, journalist, and academic.Inside this episode:• How I discovered the true structure of my book — and let it reveal itself to me• Why I’m not forcing my material into a traditional formula • How I’m guiding readers through each chapter with gentle, subconscious signposts • The biggest surprise I’ve experienced during the editing process so far • Why editing from a connected, intuitive place has been a revelation💫 One last spot available! My 5-day course, Start Your Book with Automatic Writing, kicks off today (May 12, 2025) at 6pm London time. Doors closed yesterday — but one spot has opened up last minute.If you’re ready to begin your own book in a powerful, intuitive way, this is your chance. We’ll meet live, dive straight into the practice, and you’ll walk away with the first words of your book.👉 Grab your place now: www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book This is your absolute last chance to join us.#writehabit #automaticwritingJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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How I Wrote 40,000 Words Through Automatic Writing
I’m sharing the full journey behind the book I recently finished, 40,000 words written entirely through automatic writing — no outline, no plan, just deep trust and daily practice.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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The Book You’re Meant to Write Is Already Inside You
One ordinary morning, I sat down to do a little automatic writing—and a whole book started to pour through me. A book I didn’t plan to write. A story I didn’t expect to tell. A truth about shame, healing, and allowing life—and creativity—to be beautifully imperfect.In today’s Write Walk episode of The Write Habit Podcast, join me for a walk through Mill Road Cemetery as I share the moment I realised: 🌿 You don't have to plan your book 🌿 Your creativity is allowed to be messy 🌿 The most powerful stories come through when you stop forcingIf you’re longing to start your book but feel stuck trying to "do it right," this is your permission slip to begin differently. 💫 Join me for "Start Your Book with Automatic Writing," a 5-day live journey (May 12–16). We’ll unlock your deepest stories and take the first real steps toward the book that's already inside you. 👉 JOIN HERE.The book you're meant to write is closer than you think.#writehabit #automaticwriting #automaticbookJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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How to Make Money with Writing: 5 Business Lessons from My Journey
Can you really make money as a writer?Yes—and it can be aligned, joyful, and deeply fulfilling.In this episode of The Write Habit Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I built my writing business from scratch—starting with a single writing retreat—and how I’ve since created multiple income streams as a writer, coach, and mentor. Whether you're dreaming of getting paid to write, coach, or teach… or you’re already doing it but feeling stuck or scattered, this one’s for you.I’ll walk you through:💡 The real-world options for making money as a writer and writing coach—like ghostwriting, running workshops, content creation, retreats, and more 💡 How to find your niche and build a business around the people you truly want to serve 💡 Why it’s okay (and powerful) to start small and imperfectly 💡 The common mistakes I made—and how you can avoid themPlus, I’m sharing 5 powerful lessons from my 4-year journey building a business with writing at its heart:1️⃣ Start with one doable step—not an over-researched master plan 2️⃣ Align your business with your deeper mission 3️⃣ Don’t chase trends that don’t fit your soul 4️⃣ Diversify and give yourself space to experiment 5️⃣ Do the inner work—because self-worth and healing are part of this pathWhether you want to earn your first £100 or grow something sustainable and soul-led, this episode will give you inspiration, direction, and gentle truth-telling from someone who’s walked the path.💫 You can write. You can help others. And yes—you can make money doing both.#writehabitJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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The Golden Ticket to a Productive Writing Week
Feeling overwhelmed by all the writing tasks on your plate? In this episode of The Write Habit Podcast, I share a simple but effective approach to planning your writing week.Discover how to:Shift from chaos to clarity.Build a plan that is manageable.Treat goal setting as a powerful act of self-care.We dive deep into this mindset shift and share how small, intentional steps each week can help you create a sustainable, stress-free writing habit.🎯 Ready to take action? Order The Write Habit Planner—a 52-week system designed to help you prioritise, reflect, and stay on track with ease. 👉 www.thewritehabitplanner.com💫 Want to put this into practice? Join me inside The Write Habit Booster, where we go deeper into tools like the Three Hat Method: www.writehabitbooster.com (July 7-13, 2025)🎧 For more inspiration, listen to my full conversation with Stephanie about goal setting, writing habits, and how to break in brand-new journals on the Get Lit(erate) Podcast: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/01/16/the-write-habit-with-dr-nicole-janz/Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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The Three Hat Method: A Simple Fix for Writing Paralysis
Have you ever sat down to write and felt completely overwhelmed—unsure where to start or what to focus on?That’s where the Three Hat Method comes in. It helps you get clear before every writing session: Are you editing? Drafting? Planning? Without clarity, you get stuck.In this week’s Write Habit Podcast, I’m sharing one of the most helpful mindset shifts I teach. The Three Hat Method is a simple way to untangle your process and finally make progress—with more ease and less overwhelm.- How does it work exactly- Why forcing yourself to “just get it done” doesn’t help- How giving yourself permission to wear just one hat at a time gives you flow💫 Want to put this into practice? Join me inside The Write Habit Booster, where we go deeper into tools like the Three Hat Method: www.writehabitbooster.com (July 7-13, 2025)Let’s ditch the overwhelm and make writing feel so much easier. One hat at a time. 🎩#writehabitThis episode is a snippet from my full conversation with Ella on the Cracking Copy Podcast, where we go even deeper into what it’s really like to work with a writing coach.🎧 Listen to the full interview here.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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5 Life-Changing Lessons from Automatic Writing I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 most life-changing lessons I’ve learned through automatic writing—insights I wish I’d had years ago. This episode is a glimpse into what’s possible when you stop forcing clarity and instead, let wisdom find you.And what I didn't say in the episode because I recorded it a few days ago - since then I've started a book written exclusively with automatic writing. For 1h a day, I write my new book in meditative state, and I'm now 15000 words in (after ca. 10 days). Want to learn automatic writing?Join me inside Automatic Writing Unlocked—my step-by-step course that will guide you to tap into deep inner wisdom, silence the noise, and finally trust yourself.Because the answers you’re looking for? They’re already within you. It’s time to unlock them.👉 Join Automatic Writing UnlockedJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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The Deepest Answers Lie Within: Unlock Your Creativity with Automatic Writing
Your mind plans. Your soul knows.Automatic writing is more than journaling—it’s a doorway to your subconscious, a way to tap into deep creativity, clarity, and inner wisdom. For years, I kept this practice to myself. Now, I’m sharing how it changed my writing life.In this episode, we explore how automatic writing:Unlocks creative flowBrings clarity when logic failsHelps you trust your voice as a creativeIf you feel stuck, if your ideas won’t come—this practice is for you. Join me inside Automatic Writing Unlocked—my step-by-step course that will guide you to tap into deep inner wisdom, silence the noise, and finally trust yourself. 👉 Join Automatic Writing Unlocked todayDoors open March 24 - March 31 (midnight London time).This course will show you exactly how to use this form of meditative journaling to access your subconscious and achieve creative breakthroughs:✔ A 5-step process that makes automatic writing easy and natural✔ High-impact video lessons with practical exercises to help you break through mental blocks and find new ideas.✔ My signature approach (plus guided music!) to quieting the noise—so you can finally hear your inner voice clearly.BONUS: Free live Q&A to get additional support.👉 Sign up here: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automaticCourse bookings open March 24 - doors close March 31 (London time, midnight). Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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I Went on a Writing Retreat to Hit 5,000 Words—But What I Found Was Even More Valuable
Have you ever felt stuck at your desk, staring at the same words, waiting for clarity that never comes? In this Write Walk episode, I invite you to join me at the beautiful gardens of Madingley Hall—a place that’s been a sanctuary for my creativity since my Master’s in Creative Writing.As I walk through the grounds and stand beside a towering redwood, something unexpected happens—a powerful insight strikes me, changing the entire trajectory of my book.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why stepping away from your desk can be the best thing for your writing.How nature creates the space you need for breakthroughs and deeper clarity.A simple practice you can use to reconnect with your writing purpose when you feel blocked or overwhelmed.Ready to experience your own creative shift? Take this episode with you on a walk and see what insights nature has in store for you.#writewalkJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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16 Minute Meditation for Writers: Release the Inner Critic and Find Creative Flow
Feeling stuck in your writing? In this guided meditation and visualisation, you’ll step into your creative sanctuary and meet the part of you that’s holding back—whether it’s doubt, fear, or your inner critic.Through deep relaxation and subconscious exploration, you’ll:Understand what’s really stopping you from writingShift resistance into creative energyReturn with ease, confidence, and fresh inspirationIf you enjoyed this meditation, check out the other meditations on The Write Habit Podcast:6-Minute Meditation for Writers: Find Peace in a Healing Forest 8 Minute Meditation for Writers: Start the New Year with Clarity and Purpose#writersmeditationJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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The Psychology of Deadline Addiction—Why We Get Hooked and How to Break Free
Do you only write when there’s a deadline looming? Do you procrastinate until the last minute, relying on pressure to get words on the page—only to feel exhausted afterward?In this episode, I dive into the psychology of deadline addiction—why so many writers depend on external deadlines, how fear and perfectionism fuel this cycle, and what happens when we train ourselves to only write under stress. But here’s something most people don’t realise: learning to write without deadlines isn’t just about productivity—it’s about healing your relationship with writing.You’ll learn:How perfectionism and fear keep you trapped in last-minute writing.The hidden cost of relying on adrenaline to finish projects.The first mindset shifts and practical steps to rewiring your brain.If you’ve ever thought, “I can only write when there’s a deadline”, this episode will help you understand why—and give you the tools to finally break free.Missed Part 1?This episode is part of a two-part series on deadline dependency. Listen to Episode 1: Why Deadlines Hold You Back—and How to Take Control to learn how to shift from deadline addiction to sustainable writing habits.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Facing Fear and Finding Calm in Your Writing
Are you avoiding a piece of writing because it feels emotionally overwhelming or tied to something deeply personal? In this episode which is another Write Walk, I take you on a reflective journey through my garden—a safe, grounding space where I confront my own fears and resistance to writing a high-stakes piece.You’ll hear how a few moments in nature helped me:Calm my nervous system and process the emotions behind my writing blocks.Shift from overthinking to taking action, even when the task felt daunting.Discover clarity and motivation to complete a project I’d been avoiding for weeks.By the end, I invite you to reflect on your own unwritten projects and explore the emotions holding you back. Whether it’s a book, article, or poem, you’ll find inspiration to step outside, take a breath, and reconnect with your writing.#writewalkJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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6 Minute Meditation: Find Peace in a Healing Forest
We will enter healing space where you can release stress, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Why Writing Deadlines Hold You Back—and How to Take Control
Are you stuck waiting for external deadlines to push you into writing mode?While external deadlines can provide a short-term boost, they often backfire—leaving you dependent, stressed, and struggling when there’s no deadline in sight.In this first episode of a two-part series, you will learn how to break free from deadline dependency and build sustainable habits that empower you to write with ease and consistency. You’ll hear my own story of moving past deadline addiction and discover The Write Habit System—a simple, actionable approach to take back control of your writing process:Set weekly priorities for your most important writing projects.Break them down into actionable steps.Schedule specific tasks into your calendar.Reflect and adjust weekly to stay on track.This habit-based system is designed to keep you motivated, reduce procrastination, and give you the freedom to write on your own terms—without waiting for your next deadline. Subconsciously, you will gain more trust and confidence as a writer when you let go of external deadlines and learn to write from a different place.🎯 Get started today with The Write Habit Planner!This 52-week planner has everything you need to implement this system and create the momentum to get your writing over the finish line.👉 Order now at www.writehabitplanner.comDon’t miss part two of this series, coming in a few weeks, where we’ll dive into the psychology of deadline addiction—why we get hooked on deadlines, what role fear plays, and how to break free for good by tapping into your subconscious. Subscribe to The Write Habit Podcast now and take the first step toward a writing habit that works for you.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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3 Steps to Set Writing Goals That Actually Inspire You in 2025
Do your writing goals for 2025 feel overwhelming, scattered, or misaligned with what truly matters? In this Coaches Corner episode of The Write Habit Podcast, I’ll share three powerful principles to help you reset your approach to goal setting and reconnect with your deeper purpose as a writer.By the end of this episode, you’ll have a fresh framework to set writing goals that truly excite and inspire you in 2025—without the stress of an overcrowded calendar or unfinished projects.Together, we’ll explore:How traditional goal-setting methods might be draining your creative energy.A practical way to bring clarity and focus to your most meaningful projects.The secret to staying inspired and open to new ideas while cultivating sustainable writing habits. Whether you’re crafting an academic article or writing your next book, this episode will challenge your current approach and guide you toward designing your best writing year yet. Subconsciously, you will rewrite that old story that you have to "do it all", and instead gain more trust in yourself and your writing process.The best way to get started with setting goals in a new way is with The Write Habit Planner. Order yours today at www.thewritehabitplanner.com and take the first step toward aligning your writing goals with ease and joy.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Break Free from Overwhelm: 6 Minutes to Shift Your Writing Mindset
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your writing goals or stuck in the cycle of comparison? Welcome to The Write Walk - an immersive journey to spark mindset shifts for more productive writing habits in 2025.In this 6-minute winter stroll, I’ll show you how my messy, frozen allotment became a powerful metaphor for breaking free from overwhelm and perfectionism as a writer.Together, we’ll explore:Breaking big goals into small, manageable steps to build sustainable progress.Letting go of competition and embracing your unique journey.Finding a writing pace that aligns with your life in 2025.This isn’t just about the crunch of frosty grass underfoot—it’s about grounding yourself, realigning with your goals, and writing from a deeper, more mindful place.Grab your coat, step outside, and join me. Let’s reset your mindset and reconnect with your creative flow, one step at a time.#writewalkJoin Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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8 Minute Meditation: Envision Your Future Self For Clarity and Purpose
You’ll connect with your Future Self—your wiser, supportive guide who knows how to help you overcome hurdles and achieve your goals. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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Trailer
Feeling like you’re doing it all wrong?Welcome to The Write Habit Podcast—your sanctuary for getting writing done without stress or overwhelm. Forget the typical hacks; we’re going deeper to uncover what’s really holding you back. In just a few minutes, I’ll show you how this podcast can help you unlock creativity, calm your mind, and write with ease and purpose.Check out this trailer to discover a new way to approach your writing journey.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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End-of-Year Quiet Journaling Session (30min) with Dr Nicole Janz
Are you struggling to make time and space to reflect on your 2024 writing journey? In this first episode, we’re not just journaling—we’re creating a deeper connection with ourselves as writers.Click "play" and join me for 30 quiet minutes of co-writing. This isn’t just about reviewing the year; it’s about tapping into the deeper insights that emerge when we slow down, reflect, and listen to our subconscious.Why does this work? With a writing coach by your side, a timer set, and the comforting sense that you're NOT ALONE, you’ll stay focused, fend off distractions, and create a space to access your authentic voice. Together, we’ll explore the hidden stories, lessons, and dreams that are waiting to be discovered.This session works best with My Writing Year in Review, a reflection journal designed with guided prompts to help writers close the year with clarity and intention. 👉 Order "My Writing Year in Review" for instant access here.If you prefer free-style journaling, grab your own notebook and reflect on your writing year with questions like:What are your biggest wins of 2024?What challenges did you face, and what did you learn from them?What’s your vision for 2025, and what habits will support it?By the end of this episode, you’ll feel grounded, focused, and ready to move into 2025 with renewed clarity and purpose. Join me to create a moment of calm, connection, and transformation through the power of reflective writing.Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing).Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by Dr. Nicole Janz, book coach, automatic writing guide, and creative mentor.This podcast is for writers ready to transform their creative lives—whether you’re an academic, an author, or someone journaling to heal and grow.Discover how to use writing not just to get published, but to change your life.Through guided meditations, mindset shifts, and proven tools, this is your sanctuary for writing with purpose, confidence, and joy.For more: www.nicolejanz.com
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