Write with Confidence

In this episode, I talk about what I do as a productivity coach and how it differs from a regular writing coach. There are a lot of writing coaches out there, so I wanted to clarify what my role is in this space.

While most writing coaches are focused on your writing, I focus on you, the writer. If you want  to write and have a pretty good understanding of how to write, but you’re still not writing, productivity coaching might be for you. I help writers work through the mental drama causing that gap between their desires and their actions.

Whatever is blocking you, I can help you to finally sit down and write.

Check out the first tool I use with clients to see what areas to address first. Grab your free Writer's Compass at theabundantwriter.com/compass.

Connect with me at www.theabundantwriter.com

Are you in a creative rut? Are you bored with what you're writing, or straining to come up with good ideas?

If your imagination feels tapped out, this episode is for you. I share six different ways to boost and nurture your creativity. 

If your creative well is empty, these practices are just what the doctor ordered.

Want a starting point for figuring out where your creativity needs the most support? Grab your free Writer's Compass at theabundantwriter.com/compass.

Your creativity is worth nurturing. Let's get you back to the page!

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com

Also mentioned in this episode:

“The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron (1992).

Write with Confidence Podcast Episode #19: Make Morning Pages Work for You

Have you been feeling burned out or exhausted from writing? You may be surprised to find out the real cause behind that.

In this episode, I break down the real reason writing feels so draining and why this is common for writers. 

You'll also learn a simple strategy to reduce exhaustion and overwhelm, boost your creativity, and help you get more words on the page.

If you've been dreading time at your keyboard, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening and help you lighten the load so you can get back to writing.

And if you're ready to show up consistently to the page, download your FREE Writer's Compass assessment at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful tool takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you dream of.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com

Every writer has days when they hate what they're producing, but bad writing doesn’t make you a bad writer. This episode gives you real strategies for the days when you want to burn it all down: how to tell if it's the writing or just your mood, how to separate writing time from editing time, and how to stop judging your work and start evaluating it instead. 

If you need to be talked out of hitting DELETE on your whole project, this episode is for you.

And if you want to stop second-guessing yourself and show up consistently to the page, download your FREE Writer's Compass assessment at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful tool takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you dream of.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com

Also mentioned in this episode: Write with Confidence Episode #28: How to Evaluate Your Writing More Objectively

Believe it or not, your writing space can make or break how much writing you get done and even impact the quality of your work. Instead of overlooking the importance of your writing environment, curate it with intentionality.

In this episode, I share the three things your writing space needs, whether you're working from a home office, a coffee shop, or the corner of your kitchen table. These three things are guaranteed to change how you show up to the page.

It’s time to design a writing space that supports both you and your writing practice.

And if you want to stop second-guessing yourself and show up consistently to the page, download your FREE Writer's Compass tool at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful assessment takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you dream of.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com

When you read over something you’ve written, do you find yourself thinking some version of, “Oh no, this is awful!”?

Do you judge your writing harshly or criticize your abilities as a writer? Or maybe you just don’t know how to evaluate your writing and your skills objectively?

If so, this episode is for you.

You'll learn the difference between judging and evaluating your work along with a quick test you can use to see which one you're actually doing. We also talk about why this shift gives you more confidence and makes you a better writer.

As a free bonus for listeners, I'm also sharing the criteria I use with myself and my clients to evaluate our writing:

"6 Questions to Evaluate Your Writing Objectively," which you can download for FREE at www.theabundantwriter.com/evaluate.

These questions provide objective criteria to measure your writing with so you can make changes that actually move your work forward, and they work for any style or genre of writing: fiction or nonfiction.

And if you want to stop second-guessing yourself and show up consistently to the page, download your FREE Writer's Compass assessment at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful tool takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you dream of.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com

Do you keep telling yourself you'll write once your schedule calms down? Once work slows down, once the kids are older, or once life gets a little less busy?

In this episode, I walk you through a 5-step process for fitting writing into the life you already have, not the imaginary one you wish you had. You'll learn how to audit where your time actually goes, rank writing as a real priority, cut what's draining your time without serving your goals, schedule writing like it's a professional commitment, and adjust your approach based on what you learn along the way.

If you've ever felt like you just don't have enough time to write, this episode will show you that the problem usually isn't time. It's the lack of a process for finding it. You'll walk away with a clear, repeatable system you can use no matter what season of life you're in.

And if you want to stop second-guessing yourself and show up consistently to the page, download your FREE Writer's Compass assessment at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful tool takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you dream of.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com

Also mentioned:

Episode 18 - “Time is Not Your Problem”

Episode 24 - “5 Productivity Hacks for Writers”

Writing alone is hard, but writing with others? Well, that's a different story. In fact, it might just be the key to a more focused and productive writing practice.

In this episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite ways to stay motivated and actually get words on the page, and it doesn't require a writing partner, a critique group, or anyone else reading your work. Tune in to find out what writing circles are, why they work, and how to find one near you.

BONUS for listeners!! Download your FREE Writer's Compass assessment at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful tool takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you dream of.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com.

Also mentioned in this episode:

shutupwrite.com

meetup.com

"So how's the book going?" It's a simple question, but one that we writers often dread.

In this episode, we talk about how to share your writing with others in a way that protects your work, protects your peace, and still feels honest. 

I share three strategies to keep in mind every time the topic comes up, including what to say when things are actually going well and what to say when they're not. Walk away with language you can use the very next time someone asks.

BONUS for listeners!! Download your FREE Writer's Compass assessment at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful tool takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you dream of.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com or on Instagram @theabundantwriter.com.

You finally sit down to write. Twenty minutes later, you've fixed three sentences, looked something up, answered two texts, and lost the thread entirely. Sound familiar? 

In this episode, I'm breaking down five practical habits that help you protect your focus, stay in flow, and actually finish your writing session with something to show for it. These are the same strategies I share with my coaching clients, and they work wonders.

Are you ready to work smarter and not harder? Today’s episode is for you.

BONUS for listeners!! Download your FREE Writer's Compass assessment at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful tool takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you dream of.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com.