If you're a busy person with stories swimming around in your head, then dictation is for you. In this podcast episode, I explain the benefits of dictating a book, my own process for finishing my books, and go through the steps you can follow to comfortably begin dictating your book now. By the end of this episode you'll know the tricks I've had to uncover myself and be that much further ahead in the writing game. Enjoy!

In this episode my most loyal follower asks me a few questions about writing inspiration, writing rituals, blocks, self-doubts, and more.

This episode is with Jack, a man with many hats. As an army guy, a cop, a dad, and a writer, Jack has accomplished many things. He has even self-published his own book, which he wrote while deployed (link below), though his writing has much improved since then. Jack shares his own journey as a writer, a bit about his writing process, and some helpful inspiration regarding how to overcome perfectionism.

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Meet Gi, a wonderfully creative woman who is incredibly busy with raising her sons and shoeing horses. You might know her as The Pale Horse Farrier. Well, Gi also happens to be my sister, and she is FAR more creative than I am when it comes to making stories. What I admire most about her is how she manages to come up with stories on the spot to tell to her sons at bedtime.

Join me for this insightful episode and build your own relationship with your kids by telling them a story tonight.

Writer's Block; we all hate it and yet we all experience blocks anyway. This episode examines how to approach blocks and get past them in order to make writing progress. Mothers in particular cannot afford to stay at a writing block if they are determined to get their book written, so employ some of the tactics explained in this podcast episode to keep advancing on your writing journey!

This episode goes into the different writing methods you can use when drafting your book and the pros and cons of each.

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Write Routine: Your Writing Partner in the Motherhood Balancing Act! In this engaging episode, we kick off our podcast journey by diving into the format, content, and purpose of this series. Join me as I share why I am passionate about becoming your writing partner and supporting you on your creative path.

This week, our focus is on an essential tool for goal-setting: SMART goals. I'll break down the acronym for you—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-based. Say goodbye to vague and continuous goals. Together, we'll explore the power of setting detailed SMART goals that are tailored to your upcoming week. By doing so, you'll significantly increase your chances of reaching your goals and making progress in your writing projects.

Drawing inspiration from President Russel M. Nelson, we reflect on his powerful words: "The Lord loves effort because effort brings rewards that can't come without it." Let's embrace this inspiration as we set our SMART goal for the week and commit to putting in the necessary effort to accomplish our writing tasks.

Join me in this episode of The Write Routine, where we embark on a journey of intentional goal-setting, motivation, and the fulfillment of our writing aspirations. Get ready to make tangible progress and unleash your creative potential. Set your SMART goal now, and let's dive into the week with the determination to conquer our writing dreams together!