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Welcome to Write the Darn Book™, a mindset-first, craft-supported, spiritually aligned podcast for writers who feel called to write a book, but keep getting stuck somewhere between the idea and the finished draft.
If writer’s block, procrastination, self-doubt, perfectionism, overthinking, or the everyday chaos of life keeps pulling you away from the page, you’re in the right place.
And my friend, you are not broken!
You are a writer with a story, message, or book inside you. And sometimes what you need isn't more pressure, more hustle, or another generic writing routine.
Sometimes what you need is a deeper understanding and awareness of how your mind works, how you are uniquely wired to write, and what actually helps you move from stuck… into creative flow.
Hosted by Maddison Michaels, award-winning, multi-published author of 9 books, certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and creator of the Write The Darn Book™ Method, this podcast blends mindset, neuroscience-supported tools, writing craft, story structure, intuitive creativity, emotional regulation, faith, and grounded writing support to help you finally write and finish the book you’re meant to write.
Each week, we’ll explore both sides of the writing journey.
On Mindset Mondays, we’ll dive into the inner work of writing: writer’s block, procrastination, self-doubt, perfectionism, fear, resistance, creative flow, writer identity, nervous-system safety, NLP tools, intuition, and the deeper patterns that shape how you show up to the page.
On Writing Wednesdays, we’ll move into the outer work of writing: story structure, character, dialogue, pacing, revision, synopsis writing, query letters, publishing insight, author life, writing routines, and the practical steps that help you move your book forward.
Because writing a book is never just about the manuscript. It’s about the writer you become while you’re writing it!
Each episode will help you:
✨ Break through writer’s block, procrastination, and self-doubt
✨ Develop a stronger writing mindset and deeper creative confidence
✨ Understand your writing personality and unique creative wiring
✨ Build a writing process that works with your mind, body, and life
✨ Strengthen your craft, story structure, and manuscript momentum
✨ Use NLP, emotional regulation, and neuroscience-supported tools to reconnect with flow
✨ Navigate the practical realities of writing, revising, querying, publishing, and finishing
✨ Trust your voice, honour your story, and finally write the darn book
Whether you’re writing fiction, non-fiction, or a book to support your business, message, or calling, this space is here to support you through both the inner work and the outer work of finishing.
So grab your cup of liquid gold, settle in, and let’s write the darn book together. 💕
And remember...You are the vessel for the story. Let the words flow through you and onto the page.
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And if you’d love to discover how you’re uniquely wired to write, take the free Writing Personality Quiz at maddisonmichaels.com/quiz.
For deeper personalised support, you can also book a Writing Personality Blueprint Session at maddisonmichaels.com/blueprint.
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53. Is Your Writing Setup Making It Harder to Write? Ergonomics, Energy, and Creative Flow
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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52. How to Write the Book Only You Can Write: Accessing Your Unique Creative Truth
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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51. Can Coloured Pens Help You Write? How Stationery and Handwriting Can Unlock Your Creativity
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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50.The Magic of Words: How Writers Shape Their Creative Reality
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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49. Can Music Help You Write? How Sound, Silence, and Background Noise Shape Creative Flow!
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May 27, 2026 |
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48. What to Do When You Stare at the Blank Page and Nothing Comes
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May 25, 2026 |
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47. Show Don't Tell - How Your Creative Wiring Shapes What Lands on the Page!
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May 20, 2026 |
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46. Part 2 - The Walt Disney Strategy for Writers: Three Guided Visualisations to Access Your Dreamer, Realist, and Critic
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May 18, 2026 |
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45. Pantser or Plotter or Something In Between? Find Your Writing Style and Stop Fighting Yourself
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May 13, 2026 |
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44. The Walt Disney Strategy for Writers Part 1: How to Dream Big, Plan Smart, and Edit Without Killing Your Ideas
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May 11, 2026 |
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43. Your Writing Space Is Holding You Back: How to Clear the Energy and Unlock Your Creative Flow
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May 07, 2026 |
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42. What To Do When Someone Doesn’t Support Your Writing Dream - and How to Keep Writing Anyway
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May 04, 2026 |
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41. How to Write Dialogue That Sounds Real (And Stop Making Your Characters Sound Like Robots) using how you are wired to write!
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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40. Writing Perfectionism Is Not High Standards — It’s Fear. Here’s How to Tell the Difference
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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39. What to Do With Your First Draft: The Writer’s Guide to Revision Without Panic
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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38. How to Handle Negative Feedback on Your Writing Without Falling Apart
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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37. Why Your Book’s Messy Middle Feels So Hard — and How to Fix a Sagging Second Act
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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36. Why Your Phone Is the Real Reason You Can’t Sit Down to Write (And How to Take Your Focus Back)
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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35. Lost in Your Story? How to Find Your Way Back Without Restarting Everything
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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34. Writing While Working Full Time: The Real Strategy for Fitting Your Book Into a Busy Life
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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33. Why Writing Your First Chapter Feels So Hard — and How to Write One That Hooks Readers
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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32. Am I a Real Writer? The Truth About Imposter Syndrome and What You Can Do to Move Through It
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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31. How to Get Into a Flow State for Writing (Even When You Only Have 30 Minutes)
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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30. How to Write Characters That Feel Real — By Understanding the Emotional Needs That Drive Us
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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29: Writing as a Mum: How to Protect Your Creative Life When Everyone Needs You
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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28. Writer’s Block Explained: Why Your Brain Fights You Every Time You Sit Down to Write
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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27. Writer's Block & Overthinking: How to Stop Getting Stuck in Your Head and Start Writing Again
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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26. Writer's Block and Your Brain: Why Your Mind Resists Writing — and What You Can Do to Change It!
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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25. Your Writing Personality Type: How to Build a Writing Process That Actually Fits the Way Your Brain Works (Part 2)
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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24. Unlock Your Writing Personality Type: Why Understanding How You're Wired Changes Everything About How You Write (Part 1)
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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23. Procrastinating in the Middle of Writing Your Book? Why It Happens and How to Regain Momentum
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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22. Procrastinating at the Start of Writing Your Book? Why It’s So Hard and How to Break Through!
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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21. Writer Burnout: How to Build a Writing Practice That's Sustainable — Without Running Yourself Into the Ground
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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20. Self-Care for Writers: Why Looking After Yourself Is the Single Most Productive Thing You Can Do for Your Book
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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19. Can't Write When You're Stressed or Overwhelmed? Here's Why — and How to Get the Words Flowing Again
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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18. Why You Keep Sabotaging Your Own Writing — and How to Finally Stop Getting in Your Own Way
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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17. Fear of Rejection and Criticism as a Writer: How to Stop Letting the Fear of Being Judged Keep You From Writing
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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16. Writing Mindset: How the Stories You Tell Yourself Are Keeping You Stuck — and How to Change Them
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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15. Why You Can't Seem to Write Consistently — and Why Willpower Has Nothing to Do With It
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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14. Lost Your Creative Spark as a Writer? 3 Ways to Get Your Motivation Back and Fall Back in Love With Your Book
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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13. Writing Perfectionism: Is It Secretly Killing Your Draft — and How to Break Free Fast!
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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12. Too Busy to Write? A Simple 10-Minute Writing Routine for Real Consistency
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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11. Why Writing Still Feels Hard Even When You're Doing Everything Right — and What's Actually Going On Underneath
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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10. Writer Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome: Am I a Real Writer?
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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9. Stuck at the Starting Line? How to Start Writing Your Book Without Burning Out
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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8. How to Build a Writing Routine That Actually Works for You and Your Personality — Even If Everything Else Has Failed
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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7. Feeling Lost With Your Writing? A Visualisation to Reconnect With Your Book and Move Forward With Clarity
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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6. How to Set Writing Goals That Actually Work — So You Can Stop Starting Over and Finish Your Book
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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5. Scrolling Instead of Writing? Try a Social Media Detox to Get the Words Flowing Again
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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4. Writing Personality Types: Why You Struggle the Way You Do — and How to Finally Write in a Way That Works for You
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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3.5 Bonus Episode - 7 minute Creative Flow Guided Meditation.mp3
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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3. Why Writer's Block Feels Different for Every Writer - and How Understanding Your Inner World Can help you overcome it!
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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2. Writer's Block Unlocked - The Real Reason You're Stuck and How to Write Again
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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1. Why Writers Get Stuck — and How Write the Darn Book Will Help You Finish Yours
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Write The Darn Book Podcast Trailer | Beat: Writer's Block, Procrastination, Self-Doubt, and Finish Writing Your Novel.
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Dec 05, 2025 |