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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.
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Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Episode 35: Lost in Your Story? How to Find Your Way Back Without Restarting Everything
Have you ever been deep into writing your book… and suddenly realised you have no idea where your story is going?
Not at the beginning — but in the middle, when you already have pages, scenes, maybe even chapters… and something just feels off.
This isn’t writer’s block.
This is something different.
In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to feel lost inside your draft — and why it’s one of the most common (and misunderstood) stages of writing.
You’ll learn why this happens, what it actually signals about your story, and how to find your way back without scrapping everything you’ve already written.
I’ll walk you through a simple but powerful tool — the Three-Question Story Compass — to help you reconnect with the emotional core of your story and regain clarity, direction, and momentum.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why feeling “lost” mid-draft is not a failure — it’s a signal
- The difference between writer’s block and losing your story’s emotional thread
- How craft and structure can quietly pull you away from the heart of your story
- The Three-Question Story Compass to help you recalibrate
- How to reconnect with your character’s emotional stakes
- How to use theme and reader emotion as a guiding direction
- How your BIRD writing personality influences where and why you drift
Listener Action Step:
Before your next writing session, take 10 minutes to answer these three questions:
- What is my character most afraid of losing?
- What feeling do I want my reader to leave this story with?
- What is this story really about?
Let your answers guide you back into your manuscript — and notice what shifts.
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❤️ Ready for deeper support?
And if this conversation sparked something for you — you’re ready to stop circling your book idea and start making real progress, I’d love to support you through my one-to-one writing coaching I offer for both fiction and non-fiction authors.
Together, we build a clear roadmap for your book, strengthen your structure and writing rhythm, and work through the mindset blocks that often pop up along the way. I walk beside you through the process, but you’re the one who writes the book.
If you’re ready to take that next step, head to maddisonmichaels.com/call and book a Clarity Call. I’d love to explore what’s possible for you and how I can support you in achieving your writing goals.
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