How I Wrote 40,000 Words Through Automatic Writing — And How You Can Begin Too
What if the book you were meant to write has been waiting — and the only thing missing was a way to bring it through?In this episode of The Write Habit Podcast, 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.After opening up about this on social media, I received so many questions about how I kept going, how I stayed connected to the process, and why this way of writing felt so healing and transformative. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and answering them all.Inside this episode: How I moved from a simple writing ritual to a finished first draft Why automatic writing unlocked a deeper, more intuitive voice The surprising way my subconscious shaped the book’s direction and voice How writing this way bypassed perfectionism and overthinking Why I believe you can do this too — no matter what kind of book you dream of writingIf you’re ready to experience this for yourself, join me for:Start Your Book with Automatic Writing, a 5-day live journey (May 12–16).We’ll open the channel, unlock your stories, and take the first real steps toward your own book — without pressure or perfectionism. 👉 Join hereThe words are already inside you. Let’s bring them through — together.More resources:Whether you dream of publishing an article, writing a book, or simply journaling to change your life, the below resources will inspire you to be a joyful, productive writer. 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner: www.thewritehabitplanner.com 👉 Start your Book with this free mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Get access to the free Write Habit Library with 8+ trainings, masterclasses and templates for productive writing: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/freelibrary Join my live courses:👉 Write to Finish with the 90-Day Writing Accelerator: www.writehabitaccelerator.com👉 Build a writing habit in 7 days: www.writehabitbooster.com Talk to me:👉 Schedule a free consult: www.nicolejanz.com
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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 #automaticbookMore resources:Whether you dream of publishing an article, writing a book, or simply journaling to change your life, the below resources will inspire you to be a joyful, productive writer. 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner: www.thewritehabitplanner.com 👉 Start your Book with this free mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Get access to the free Write Habit Library with 8+ trainings, masterclasses and templates for productive writing: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/freelibrary Join my live courses:👉 Write to Finish with the 90-Day Writing Accelerator: www.writehabitaccelerator.com👉 Build a writing habit in 7 days: www.writehabitbooster.com Talk to me:👉 Schedule a free consult: www.nicolejanz.com
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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.#writehabitMore resources:Whether you dream of publishing an article, writing a book, or simply journaling to change your life, the below resources will inspire you to be a joyful, productive writer. 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner: www.thewritehabitplanner.com 👉 Start your Book with this free mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Get access to the free Write Habit Library with 8+ trainings, masterclasses and templates for productive writing: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/freelibrary Join my live courses:👉 Write to Finish with the 90-Day Writing Accelerator: www.writehabitaccelerator.com👉 Build a writing habit in 7 days: www.writehabitbooster.com Talk to me:👉 Schedule a free consult: www.nicolejanz.com
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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/More resources:Whether you dream of publishing an article, writing a book, or simply journaling to change your life, the below resources will inspire you to be a joyful, productive writer. 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner: www.thewritehabitplanner.com 👉 Start your Book with this free mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Get access to the free Write Habit Library with 8+ trainings, masterclasses and templates for productive writing: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/freelibrary Join my live courses:👉 Write to Finish with the 90-Day Writing Accelerator: www.writehabitaccelerator.com👉 Build a writing habit in 7 days: www.writehabitbooster.com Talk to me:👉 Schedule a free consult: www.nicolejanz.com
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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.More resources:Whether you dream of publishing an article, writing a book, or simply journaling to change your life, the below resources will inspire you to be a joyful, productive writer. 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner: www.thewritehabitplanner.com 👉 Start your Book with this free mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Get access to the free Write Habit Library with 8+ trainings, masterclasses and templates for productive writing: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/freelibrary Join my live courses:👉 Write to Finish with the 90-Day Writing Accelerator: www.writehabitaccelerator.com👉 Build a writing habit in 7 days: www.writehabitbooster.com Talk to me:👉 Schedule a free consult: www.nicolejanz.com
Hosted by Dr. Nicole Janz, an internationally recognised writing coach and creative mindset 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.Learn to heal creative blocks, quiet your inner critic, and build a sustainable writing practice that aligns with your values.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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