The Write Habit

The moment I realised I couldn’t think my way out of my own life

What if the real problem isn’t that you don’t know what to do, but that you’ve stopped trusting yourself? In this episode, I share the moment I realised I was living a successful life that no longer felt like mine - and the subconscious shift that brought me back to my inner authority. You’ll hear: why overthinking, people-pleasing, and asking everyone else can pull you further away from yourself the unexpected moment that made me finally admit I didn’t want to stay in academia the 3 steps to returning to your inner authority and making decisions from deep within Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

15 Minute Meditation: Reveal What's Beneath the Surface

Step though the door and reveal what needs to be seen. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

The First 3 Things I’d Do With You When Your Writing Is Stalling

When your writing stalls, it’s rarely about discipline. It’s usually about what you’re focusing on, and what’s happening underneath the surface. In this episode, I’m taking you inside of what it actually feels like to be coached by me, and the first three things we would shift together: What coaching really feels like (and why it’s different from what you might expect) The real priority when your writing isn’t moving, and why most writers focus on the wrong thing How Claire Ben, PhD, experienced the coaching in her own words This is a behind-the-scenes look at the kind of support that helps writers not just write more, but finally remove subconscious blocks that have been keeping them stuck. If you’ve been delaying or procrastinating on your project, join my signature coaching program: The 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator starts April 13th. Early bird pricing is available until March 31. Book a discovery call here: 👉 www.writehabitaccelerator.com Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

How to Unblock Yourself and Finish Your Project Before Summer (As an Experienced Writer)

I'm a bit ashamed about this: As someone who teaches writing, publishes books, and supports others to finish theirs, I’ve recently been resisting editing my book, You Are Already Free. In this episode, I share what happens when projects stall at a more advanced stage - even when you're an experienced writer. We explore: The fears that come when your work becomes visible What’s actually happening when you're stuck as an experienced writer How subconscious story shifting and automatic writing can help you move again (both are bonuses inside the 90-Day Accelerator) This is an honest look at the inner side of finishing a project, especially when you’ve outgrown the "usual" tools. If you recognise yourself here, the 90-Day Accelerator is where we go deeper. We start April 13th and the early bird discount is valid until March 31. Over 90 days, you’ll finish your project while working with the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck — so the writing starts to flow again. 👉 www.writehabitaccelerator.com Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

The Four Thresholds You Must Cross When Your Writing Stalls

This episode is for experienced writers whose projects have stalled. I introduce what I call the "4 authorship thresholds": the moment when beginner strategies stop working because your authorship has evolved. I unpack: • Why over-planning, fake deadlines, and accountability hacks backfire at this stage • How subconscious evolution creates friction with outdated writing habits • The four thresholds every experienced writer must cross to return to flow • Why this moment isn’t a strategy problem, it’s an initiation This is a conversation about authorship becoming something deeper than productivity. If your writing feels heavy, resistant, or blocked, listen closely. You may be closer to your next level than you think. 🔥 Need help with this? If this episode describes you, "The Awakened Author" (Jan 26th-March 6th) was created for exactly this moment. This isn’t a craft or productivity program. It’s an initiation into your next level of authorship — where the inner shift happens first, and the writing follows. We begin Jan 26th. Pre-sale ends soon. Step inside here: 👉 https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/awakenedauthor Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

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Why I Haven’t Planned My Year (and Why That’s Okay)

It’s January 11 - and I haven’t planned my year. Instead of forcing 12-month goals or rigid structures, I’m learning to trust a more embodied, aligned way of moving forward. And that feels hard for me. Let's talk about: How not having your year figured out can be a good thing The perceived "tension" between safety and inner truth Letting go of rigid planning without giving up responsibility If you’re entering this year as slow as I have, this episode will help you to listen inward. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

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Why 2026 Is Your Year to Write a Book

It’s time to stop dreaming about “someday” — and start creating the book that could change your life and the lives of others in 2026. In this episode, I’m not just talking about writing a book. I’m talking about your mission — the one that keeps nudging you, whispering that you’re meant to lead, to disrupt, to wake people up with your work. And November is the moment to say yes to that mission. I open up about: My own story of burnout, awakening, and breaking free — and how it became You Are Already Free, a book I wrote because I knew someone out there needed it Why your book is not about the writing — it’s about the transformation you feel called to share How turning your lived experience, research, or healing into a book becomes a path for others to follow How to recognize the call to write — and actually answer it, instead of postponing it another year If you feel even a flicker of “this is for me,” that spark matters. Your story, your research, your message has the power to shake someone awake. And writing your book is the most direct, powerful way to step into that leadership. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

Why Intuition is Crucial for Writers: Interview With Intuitive Coach Andrea Leigh

If you have ever gotten stuck with your writing - or in life - intuitive coach Andrea Leigh has solutions that you've probably not tried before. Listen in to hear: How to hone your own intuition to write your book Why perimenopause is the best time for women to write books and change their lives How Andrea approaches her clients' subconscious and spiritual wisdom with her Sacred Audit method Hear Andrea and I riffing about the creative process from idea to outline to book A truly aligned conversation that any coach, healer, author, and academic should listen to before they plan their 2026! Find Andrea on Instagram: @iamandrealeigh Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

Debut Novelist Johanna Kirwan Reveals How a Life in Global Aid Became Seven Lives

What happens when a life spent in international development turns into fiction? In this episode, debut novelist Johanna Kirwan joins me to talk about her stunning book Seven Lives — seven interconnected stories of women navigating love, loss, and purpose across the globe. We dive into: How Johanna transformed decades of field experience into layered, human stories The line between autofiction and memoir — and why she chose fiction The creative freedom that comes with writing later in life Her choice to publish with small press Fire & Feather, instead of chasing an agent It’s a conversation about purpose, legacy, and writing the stories that stay with you — even after the work ends. 📖 Buy your copy of Seven Lives by Johanna Kirwan — available now on Amazon! Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

Butterfly Moments: The Book I Didn’t Want to Write

Sometimes the stories that want to be told… don’t wait for our permission. In this episode, I share how Butterfly Moments—a book I never meant to write—came pouring through me in just five days. No plan, no time, no readiness… just a flood of words that refused to wait. You’ll hear how I tried to resist it, what finally cracked me open, and why surrendering to your creative timing might be the most sacred writing act of all. If you’ve been holding back your next project, this is your nudge to trust what’s trying to come through you. ✨ Join the Sacred Writing Circle (starting October 20) to channel your book with me: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/zp8ofQ5z?coupon_code=CIRCL-333 Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

How to Tell If Your Writing Is Ready for Submission — Without Chasing Perfection

In today’s Write Walk episode, I'll take you to a nature reserve as I reflect on: How automatic writing unlocked a story I didn’t know I was telling What “ready to submit” really feels like (it’s not about perfection) Why pausing in nature can teach you more about writing than any craft book If you’ve been circling a project, unsure when to let it go into the world, this walk is your reminder that readiness is an energy, not a checklist. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

Can a Critical Thinker Use Automatic Writing? Interview with Academic Hilary Wason

Can a sharp, critical mind really embrace automatic writing? In this episode, I speak with Associate Professor Hilary Wason, who proves the answer is yes. A teacher of critical thinking for future leaders, Hilary shares how she balances rigorous logic with the practice of channeling words—and how it’s transformed both her writing and her life. We talk about: Her take on AI in higher education and critical thinking Why she doesn’t see automatic writing as spiritual How she wrote a book proposal and 15,000 words through my Automatic Writing courses Who she chose as her “inner guidance” to begin her book Her honest reflections on resistance, trust, and making big life decisions Hilary is living proof that automatic writing isn’t just for mystics—it’s a practical, powerful tool for thinkers, creators, and anyone ready to start their book. 👉 Ready to start your own book? Join "Start Your Book with Automatic Writing" (Oct 6-20, 2025): https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book 👉 Connect with Professor Hilary Wason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-hilary-wason-776754135 Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

The Writer’s Way: How to Prime Yourself for Flow

The way of the writer is about receiving. About preparation. About being ready to slip into flow. Procrastination isn’t just about willpower—it’s about how you set yourself up before you even sit down. The secret lies in how you prepare your body and mind for the writing session ahead. If you’ve been: Blocking time but never quite focusing Filling your day with busywork to avoid the blank page Sitting down to write only to get instantly distracted …then this episode will shift things for you. I’ll share practical, surprising ways to prime both your environment and your inner state so writing feels natural instead of forced. Resources mentioned in this episode: Automatic Writing Unlocked Course (self-paced): https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic Start Your Book With Automatic Writing (live Oct 6-10, 2025): https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator (doors close Sept 18, 2025): www.writehabitaccelerator.com Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

From Imposter Syndrome to Grant-Winning Scholar: How Elisabeth Yang Rewrote Her Academic Life

What happens when your academic dream is crushed by failure — and you rebuild it from the inside out? This week on The Write Habit Podcast, I’m joined by historian and Wellcome Trust Fellow Dr Elisabeth M. Yang, whose journey from struggling PhD student to confident scholar will leave you deeply inspired. Elisabeth is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds, where she studies the inner world of babies in the long 19th century — and mentors PhD students of her own. In our conversation, she shares: How she moved from paralysis and fear to flow and vision The exact writing ritual (including Baroque music!) that anchors her work Why community and body doubling helped her finally finish her papers How the Future Self method helped her become the writer — and woman — she aspired to be Whether you're in the middle of a PhD, holding onto a paper you've avoided for months, or dreaming of your next big grant — this episode is your gentle, powerful permission slip to rewrite the story. Ready for your own transformation? The 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator is open. Inside, you’ll build structure, confidence, and writing flow like Elisabeth did when she joined the program — with community, coaching, and mindset tools that actually work. 👉 Grab your spot at www.writehabitaccelerator.com Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

From Blocked to Published: Interview with Editor and Academic Verena Hutter, 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator Alum

Have you ever stalled on a project—telling yourself you’ll finish once there’s a deadline, yet the pages stay unwritten? That’s exactly where Verena Hutter found herself. An adjunct professor, editor, and tattoo culture specialist, Verena had already published a book. But without external deadlines, her academic manuscript kept slipping away. In this episode, she shares how the 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator helped her beat procrastination, stop miscalculating her writing time, and finally bring her book to completion. We also dive into: Why self-help books don’t make you more productive Her strategy for writing with chronic illness How she transformed tattoo research into a striking coffee-table book with a traditional press Her next steps launching Work in Progress Studio for editing and retreats 👉 Stuck with a project? The next 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator helps you to the finish line before Christmas 2025. Book your discovery call now at www.writehabitaccelerator.com Book your discovery call now at www.writehabitaccelerator.com About Verena Hutter Verena Hutter is a writer, scholar, and teacher whose work explores memory, culture, and literature. She is the author of This Is a Book for People Who Love Tattoos and is currently finishing an academic book on tattoo culture in twentieth- and twenty-first-century Germany. She’s also preparing to launch Work in Progress Studio, a space to support writers with editing and retreats. Verena is a 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator alum and has worked 1-1 with Nicole. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

From Stuck Writer to Cambridge Professor: Interview with Claire Benn, 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator Alum

In this conversation, I sit down with Claire Benn, a Write Habit Accelerator alum, to trace her journey of finishing: Showing up when it’s messy, rebuilding trust after stops and starts, and choosing tiny repeatable actions over grand plans. We talk about the difference between “trying to write” and quietly becoming the person who writes, what accountability looks like when life is full, and the simple practices that helped Claire steady her rhythm and bring a project across the line. Claire went from stuck post-doc to thriving Cambridge professor, and her journey is vulnerable, true, and inspiring. You’ll hear: How to swap perfection pressure for a workable pace The micro‑habits that keep momentum when motivation dips Ways to meet fear without letting it run the session Why community matters (and how to find the right one) Claire’s honest take on what changes in 90 days—and what doesn’t If you’re ready to stop orbiting your project and finish it, doors are open for the next 90‑Day Write Habit Accelerator. Apply now and step into a high‑touch container that helps you do the work you’ve been meant to do. Apply here: www.writehabitaccelerator.com Early bird discount expires Aug 31, 2025. The program runs again in the Fall of 2026. Find out more about Claire Benn's Research here: https://www.lcfi.ac.uk/people/dr-claire-benn Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

Everything You Need to Know About the 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator

Enrolment is open through September 12, 2025. Click the link below to learn more! www.writehabitaccelerator.com *Early bird discount vanishes August 31. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

From Sluggish Summer to Focus: Your 3-Step Writing Reset

It's time to shake off that sluggish summer energy! Reset your writing rhythm, and make the final stretch of 2025 count. If you’ve got a big writing project you want finished before the year is over, now is the perfect moment to recalibrate with me. In this episode, I’ll guide you through three simple but powerful prompts to help you step confidently into the Fall writing season. Here’s what we’ll explore together: How to Surround Yourself with the Right People Setting Your Fall Priority Meet Your Resistance This episode will help you realign, refocus, and re-commit. ✨ Doors are now open for the 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator – the small-group, high-touch coaching programme that will help you create a sustainable, personalised writing system so you can finally finish your project before the year is over. All info is here: https://www.writehabitaccelerator.com (the Early Bird discount is open now for 5 places at this price!) Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

You’re Not Blocked. You’re Just Writing from Your Old Self

Have you ever sat down to write… and felt like nothing came? You’re not blocked. You’re not lazy. And you’re definitely not failing. Instead, your old self is still bracing for writing to be hard. That’s what this episode is all about. You’ll learn: Why writing feels like a struggle How your old patterns make writing hard What it means to receive your writing One powerful tool to shift into flow If you're ready to build a writing habit that feels calm, confident, and deeply yours — this is your invitation. Join me for the 7-Day Write Habit Booster, a mini coaching container for writers who are ready to drop old patterns and finally build momentum that lasts. We begin July 7. 👉 www.writehabitbooster.com Let’s build the writing life your future self already knows is possible. Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

Mid-Year Reset for Writers: Reflect, Feel, and Rewrite Your Story

We’re halfway through the year. And before you rush ahead—this is your invitation to pause. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a sacred mid-year reset for writers—a gentle, powerful journaling ritual to honour what’s been, release what no longer fits, and call in your next steps. You’ll need a journal, a bit of quiet, and a willingness to be honest with yourself. This isn’t just reflection—it’s realignment. We'll to through 6 steps to recap on the last 6 months and set you up with a powerful vision for the second half of the year. Ready to carry that vision into your writing life? The Write Habit Booster is your next step: A 7-day guided writing reset to boost your writing habit and make massive progress on a project - a perfect kickstart to the summer! • 7–13 July • Early Bird ends 30 June • Book here: writehabitbooster.com Join Authority Reset Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q