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.com100 days to christmas Write Habit invite (mentions sept 16 and deadline Sept 18)More resources for writers and aspiring authors: 👉 Start your Book with this FREE mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner & free online course at: www.thewritehabitplanner.com
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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 for Fall 2025 — but doors close September 18.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.com100 days to christmas Write Habit invite (mentions sept 16 and deadline Sept 18)More resources for writers and aspiring authors: 👉 Start your Book with this FREE mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner & free online course at: www.thewritehabitplanner.com
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The Surprising Reason You Burn Out Every Fall
Entering the Fall season can be hard. The kids are back at school. The deadlines are mounting. The book you meant to write over summer is still sitting untouched… and suddenly, you feel behind.If you're anything like me, you might feel:— Anxious— Overwhelmed— Disconnected from your own needs and prioritiesYou’re not alone.In this gentle, powerful episode, I share:Why fall can trigger burnout, anxiety, and old patternsWhat’s really going on beneath the seasonal stressA surprising message I received in automatic writing — and how it changed everythingA few simple, practical shifts you can make this week to soften into fallPlus, I share how I’m personally stepping into fall with structure, support, and flow — not hustle.Want a different kind of Fall season as a writer and academic?Join me inside the 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator — my most powerful coaching container where you'll be supported, seen, and creatively held as you finally finish your writing project.✅ Create a consistent writing habit✅ Protect writing time with co-writing ✅ Deep coaching on your blocks and publication strategies✅ Finish at least one project before ChristmasWe start soon, and enrolment closes Sept 12. Spots are limited — don’t wait.👉 Join us at: www.writehabitaccelerator.com🎧 Related episodes you’ll love:5 Life-Changing Lessons from Automatic Writing I Wish I’d Learned Sooner6 Minute Meditation for Writers: Find Peace in a Healing Forest100 days to christmas Write Habit invite (mentions sept 16 and deadline Sept 18)More resources for writers and aspiring authors: 👉 Start your Book with this FREE mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner & free online course at: www.thewritehabitplanner.com
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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.100 days to christmas Write Habit invite (mentions sept 16 and deadline Sept 18)More resources for writers and aspiring authors: 👉 Start your Book with this FREE mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner & free online course at: www.thewritehabitplanner.com
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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-benn100 days to christmas Write Habit invite (mentions sept 16 and deadline Sept 18)More resources for writers and aspiring authors: 👉 Start your Book with this FREE mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner & free online course at: www.thewritehabitplanner.com
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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