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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
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Mindset Monday episodes explore the inner work of writing: blocks, beliefs, identity, resistance, procrastination, perfectionism, and creative flow.
Words are never just words, especially for writers.
In this episode of Write The Darn Book, we’re exploring how the language you use around your writing shapes the way you experience the page, your manuscript, your creative flow, and even your identity as a writer.
Because it’s not just the words that end up in the manuscript that matter. It’s the words you speak to yourself before you write, during a difficult session, after you close the document, and every time you decide what kind of writer you believe yourself to be.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m behind,” “I’m inconsistent,” “I never finish anything,” or “I’m not a real writer,” this episode will help you understand why those words land so heavily, and how to begin choosing language that supports your creativity rather than shutting it down.
This is a grounded, practical conversation about self-talk, writer identity, nervous-system safety, creative confidence, and the way your words can either reinforce resistance or open the next doorway back into your writing.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why the words you speak to yourself are part of the writing process too
• How language shapes your emotional state before, during, and after writing
• Why a hard writing day is not a verdict on your talent
• How pressure language, judgement language, and identity language can block creative flow
• Why the way you speak to yourself after a writing session matters so much
• A simple Magic Words Reset to help you shift from self-criticism into grounded action
• How to use your words to support the writer you are becoming
The Magic Words Reset
In this episode, Maddison walks you through a simple three-step process you can use when your inner language turns against your writing:
Notice the sentence.
Hear what you’re actually saying to yourself.
Soften the meaning.
Find a truer, kinder, more useful version.
Choose the next doorway.
Take one grounded step back toward the work.
This isn’t about fake positivity or pretending writing always feels easy. It’s about using language to return yourself to the page with more steadiness, self-trust, and creative safety.
For deeper personalised support
If this episode helped you recognise that the words you use with yourself are tied to bigger patterns in your writing, your resistance, your confidence, and the way you see yourself as a writer, a Writing Personality Blueprint Session may be a beautiful next step.
Inside a Blueprint Session, we look at how you are uniquely wired to write through your Bird Writing Personality, your creative patterns, your resistance points, and the kind of support that actually helps you move forward.
You’ll come away with clearer insight into why you write the way you do, why certain approaches haven’t worked for you, and how to build a writing process that feels more aligned, practical, and sustainable.
Book your Writing Personality Blueprint Session at:
maddisonmichaels.com/blueprint
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