Writer’s block doesn’t mean you’re broken — and it doesn’t mean you’re failing as a writer.

In this episode of Write the Darn Book, Maddison Michaels gently unpacks the real reasons writer’s block shows up — and why, more often than not, it’s a sign that something inside you (or within the story itself) needs attention.

Drawing from her own lived experience as a multi-published author, along with mindset coaching and intuitive story work, Maddison reframes writer’s block as communication rather than resistance.

You’ll learn why forcing your way through a block often makes it worse — and how creating a sense of safety, listening to your intuition, and checking for story misalignment can help the words begin to flow again.

At the heart of this episode is a simple, repeatable coaching framework — the PAUSE Method — designed to help you move through writer’s block with clarity, compassion, and trust.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

🔑 The PAUSE Method for Writer’s Block

When writer’s block appears, use this gentle process:

Remind yourself this is a normal part of the writing journey.

Get curious instead of critical.

Revisit the scene before the block and listen for misalignment.

Pressure shuts creativity down; safety opens it up.

Allow the story to reveal what comes next.

📝 Your gentle homework from this episode:

The next time you feel stuck:

That’s it. No pressure. Just listening.

🌿 Coming up next…

In Episode 3, Maddison explores modalities — how different brains process creativity — and how understanding your natural way of thinking can change the way you write, plan, and move through resistance.

💕 Want deeper support?

If today’s episode resonated with you and stirred something inside you…

I currently have a few spots left for 1:1 coaching.

If you feel called to explore having me as your writing coach, head to maddisonmichaels.com/coaching and reach out — we’ll chat and see whether we’re a fit for each other.