Online for Authors Episode 3-1-25

​Write It Now: Essential Habits to Bring Your Story to Life with Author Dr. Nicole Janz

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Nicole Janz, author of the book The Write Habit. Dr. Nicole Janz is a former journalist, academic, and recognized expert in writing habits and creative mindset coaching. She has helped hundreds of writers overcome procrastination, connect with their creative purpose, and bring their books and articles to life through her 1-1 mentoring and coaching programs.

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I just got off an incredible podcast interview with Dr. Nicole Janz, author of The Write Habit, and I can't wait to share some game-changing insights about creativity, writing rituals, and how to actually make progress on your writing goals!

Here are my top takeaways that completely transformed how I think about my writing practice:

The Power of Intentional Writing

• Goals aren't restrictive - they're an act of self-care
  
• Create a personal "flow ritual" to signal your brain it's writing time
  
• Break big projects into tiny, manageable steps
  
• Give yourself permission to remove things from your plate

My Favorite Writing Ritual Hack

Dr. Janz shared an amazing technique called a "flow ritual" - a specific sequence of actions you do EVERY time before writing that trains your brain to switch into creative mode. For her, it's making a specific tea, setting a small goal on a post-it, and playing the same focus playlist. I'm still working on mine - I'd love to hear about yours!

Writer's Block? Not a Problem

The biggest revelation? Writer's block isn't your enemy - it's a message. Sometimes it means you need rest, need to process emotions, or aren't emotionally connected to your work.

Want to dive deeper? Head on over to Novels N Latte Book Club on Facebook where you will have a chance to win a copy of The Write Habit!

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