The Publishing Performance Show Dr. Nicole Janz - Breaking Through Writer's Block: A Coach's Guide to Productive Writing
Feb 13, 2025
41:12
Dr. Nicole Janz is a social scientist and a book coach with over 20 years of experience as a journalist, academic, and writer. After leaving academia four years ago, she transitioned into creative writing and book coaching. She created The Write Habit Planner, a specialized tool designed to help writers maintain consistency and productivity in their writing journey. As both a writer and coach, Nicole combines her extensive experience to help authors overcome procrastination and develop sustainable writing habits.
In this episode:
- Understanding the deeper psychological aspects of writing procrastination
- Breaking down large writing goals into manageable daily tasks
- The five-step process for starting a book effectively
- Creating outlines and time plans for both fiction and non-fiction writing
- Developing a sustainable writing routine that fits into busy schedules
- The importance of self-reflection and tracking progress beyond word count
- Setting realistic writing goals and maintaining work-life balance
- The transformation from perfectionism to productive writing habits
Resources mentioned:
- Order The Write Habit Planner: http://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/
- Start your Book with this free mini course: https://startyourbookin5days.com/
- Schedule a free consult: https://nicolejanz.com/
Book Recommendations:
- Essentialism by Greg McEwan: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382
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