This week, I’m bringing back an encore episode of one of the most practical and encouraging topics we’ve covered: my morning routine.

Now, let me start by acknowledging—you might not be a morning person. And that’s perfectly fine! When Hal Elrod released his book The Miracle Morning, he found that 75% of his readers were self-proclaimed not-morning people. Yet, once they discovered the possibilities of a mindful, intentional start to the day, everything changed.

I’m not here to convince you to suddenly become a morning person. But I am here to share how building a simple, meaningful routine completely shifted my life as an author. After spending my teen and young adult years without structure, creating a morning rhythm has been transformational for both my writing and personal growth.

Whether you're a morning person or not, you’ll find practical takeaways in this encore episode that can help you build consistency and confidence.

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Free resources for you:

The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: fictioncourses.com/toolkit

Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo Mini Course: fictioncourses.com/dictation

Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: fictioncourses.com/dictationguide

5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: fictioncourses.com/stereotypes