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Welcome to Write the Darn Book™, a mindset-first, craft-supported, spiritually aligned podcast for writers who feel called to write a book, but keep getting stuck somewhere between the idea and the finished draft.
If writer’s block, procrastination, self-doubt, perfectionism, overthinking, or the everyday chaos of life keeps pulling you away from the page, you’re in the right place.
And my friend, you are not broken!
You are a writer with a story, message, or book inside you. And sometimes what you need isn't more pressure, more hustle, or another generic writing routine.
Sometimes what you need is a deeper understanding and awareness of how your mind works, how you are uniquely wired to write, and what actually helps you move from stuck… into creative flow.
Hosted by Maddison Michaels, award-winning, multi-published author of 9 books, certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and creator of the Write The Darn Book™ Method, this podcast blends mindset, neuroscience-supported tools, writing craft, story structure, intuitive creativity, emotional regulation, faith, and grounded writing support to help you finally write and finish the book you’re meant to write.
Each week, we’ll explore both sides of the writing journey.
On Mindset Mondays, we’ll dive into the inner work of writing: writer’s block, procrastination, self-doubt, perfectionism, fear, resistance, creative flow, writer identity, nervous-system safety, NLP tools, intuition, and the deeper patterns that shape how you show up to the page.
On Writing Wednesdays, we’ll move into the outer work of writing: story structure, character, dialogue, pacing, revision, synopsis writing, query letters, publishing insight, author life, writing routines, and the practical steps that help you move your book forward.
Because writing a book is never just about the manuscript. It’s about the writer you become while you’re writing it!
Each episode will help you:
✨ Break through writer’s block, procrastination, and self-doubt
✨ Develop a stronger writing mindset and deeper creative confidence
✨ Understand your writing personality and unique creative wiring
✨ Build a writing process that works with your mind, body, and life
✨ Strengthen your craft, story structure, and manuscript momentum
✨ Use NLP, emotional regulation, and neuroscience-supported tools to reconnect with flow
✨ Navigate the practical realities of writing, revising, querying, publishing, and finishing
✨ Trust your voice, honour your story, and finally write the darn book
Whether you’re writing fiction, non-fiction, or a book to support your business, message, or calling, this space is here to support you through both the inner work and the outer work of finishing.
So grab your cup of liquid gold, settle in, and let’s write the darn book together. 💕
And remember...You are the vessel for the story. Let the words flow through you and onto the page.
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And if you’d love to discover how you’re uniquely wired to write, take the free Writing Personality Quiz at maddisonmichaels.com/quiz.
For deeper personalised support, you can also book a Writing Personality Blueprint Session at maddisonmichaels.com/blueprint.
Episodes
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Writing Wednesday
Episode 45: Pantser or Plotter or Something In Between?
Find Your Writing Style and Stop Fighting Yourself
Are you a writer who needs a detailed outline before you begin, or do you prefer to discover the story as you write?
In this episode of Write the Darn Book, we’re diving into the pantser versus plotter debate, but through a much deeper lens. Because your writing style is rarely just a preference. It is often connected to how your brain is wired, how you process story, and what makes your creative system feel safe enough to write.
Maddison explores how the four Bird Writing Personalities, Dove, Owl, Peacock and Eagle, often approach structure, freedom, planning and discovery. You’ll learn why some writers thrive with detailed outlines, why others feel blocked by too much structure, and why many writers sit somewhere in the middle.
Most importantly, this episode gives you permission to stop fighting yourself and start building a writing process that actually works for the way you create.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What the pantser versus plotter debate really means
• Why writing advice can fail when it was built for a different type of writer
• How each Bird Writing Personality tends to approach planning and drafting
• Why your writing process may change from book to book
• How to find the middle path between structure and discovery
• Why the goal is not to become a perfect plotter or pantser, but to understand how you write best
If you’ve been forcing yourself to write in a way that feels heavy, flat, or completely wrong for you, this episode will help you see that the problem may never have been you. It may simply be the method.
✨ Want personalised clarity on how you’re uniquely wired to write?
Maddison’s Writing Personality Blueprint Session is a dedicated one-on-one Zoom session where you’ll explore your Bird Writing Personality profile and receive a personalised Blueprint Report with your creative strengths, resistance patterns, and practical strategies for building a writing process that works for you.
Book your session at:
maddisonmichaels.com/blueprint
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