Writing is a lot like running. The hardest part? Starting.
But once you get moving, something shifts. Momentum kicks in. The words come easier. The struggle fades. And before you know it, writing feels natural—like breathing.
In this episode, I share what training for my first marathon taught me about why writing daily changes everything—and why stopping is the worst thing you can do.
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Writing is a lot like running. The hardest part? Starting. But once you get moving, something shifts. Momentum kicks in. The words come easier. The struggle fades. And before you know it, writing feels natural—like breathing. In this episode, I share what training for my first marathon taught me about why writing daily changes everything—and why stopping is the worst thing you can do. 🔥 Want writing to feel easier? Stop waiting. Start moving. Hit play now. 🔔 Subscribe & leave a review if you’re ready to build unstoppable writing momentum! 🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge? START TODAY. No cost. Except relentless commitment. Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.

Writing is a lot like running. The hardest part? Starting.
But once you get moving, something shifts. Momentum kicks in. The words come easier. The struggle fades. And before you know it, writing feels natural—like breathing.
In this episode, I share what training for my first marathon taught me about why writing daily changes everything—and why stopping is the worst thing you can do.
🔥 Want writing to feel easier? Stop waiting. Start moving. Hit play now.
🔔 Subscribe &amp; leave a review if you’re ready to build unstoppable writing momentum!
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
<a href="https://leagueofadventurousauthors.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">START TODAY. No cost. Except relentless commitment.</a>
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.

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Hey, Time-Strapped Author!

Wanna write great fiction?

BUT writing is hard because you…

- Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time
- Doubt your writing ability
- Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read.

Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism along the way.

Through these episodes, you will…

- Gain confidence in your author identity.
- Master the process and structure needed to write captivating stories EVEN WITH limited writing time.
- Learn to use AI effectively and ethically to constantly improve your writing skills and story quality.

I’m your host Bonnie Jean Schaefer.  

Under my pen name of fantasy author D.K. Drake, I write action-packed, wholesome adventures without the snooze-worthy fluff. 

But as your personal writing coach, I’m here to unlock YOUR narrative prowess, guide you in crafting spellbinding tales, and navigate the wild world of writing with AI.

Adventure awaits, so ignite your imagination, latch on to that dragon swooping overhead, and let the storytelling quest begin. It’s time to play in our own fabulous fantasy worlds.

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Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism along the way. Through these episodes, you will… - Gain confidence in your author identity. - Master the process and structure needed to write captivating stories EVEN WITH limited writing time. - Learn to use AI effectively and ethically to constantly improve your writing skills and story quality. I’m your host Bonnie Jean Schaefer. Under my pen name of fantasy author D.K. Drake, I write action-packed, wholesome adventures without the snooze-worthy fluff. But as your personal writing coach, I’m here to unlock YOUR narrative prowess, guide you in crafting spellbinding tales, and navigate the wild world of writing with AI. Adventure awaits, so ignite your imagination, latch on to that dragon swooping overhead, and let the storytelling quest begin. It’s time to play in our own fabulous fantasy worlds.

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