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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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Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Episode 36 — Why Your Phone Is the Real Reason You Can’t Sit Down to Write (And How to Take Your Focus Back)
If you’ve ever sat down to write…
only to find yourself picking up your phone before you’ve even written a paragraph — this episode is going to shift how you see that completely.
Because this isn’t about discipline.
And it’s not because you “lack focus.”
There’s a neurological reason your phone has such a powerful pull on your attention — and once you understand what’s actually happening in your brain, you can start working with it instead of fighting against it.
Writing requires deep, sustained focus.
The kind of focus where you’re holding characters, timelines, emotional arcs and story threads all at once — and translating that into words on the page.
And your phone?
It’s designed to interrupt exactly that kind of focus.
In this episode, we break down:
- Why your brain is wired to reach for your phone during writing sessions
- How dopamine and variable reward systems keep you checking, even when you don’t want to
- What “attention residue” is — and why even a quick phone check can derail your entire writing session
- The real reason your writing feels flat or disconnected after interruptions
- A simple, practical 3-part protocol you can use immediately to take your focus back
You’ll also learn how this plays out differently depending on your writing personality — whether you’re a Dove, Owl, Peacock, or Eagle — and how to work with your natural tendencies instead of against them.
This isn’t about removing your phone from your life.
It’s about creating a writing environment where your brain can actually go deep — so you can reconnect with your story and write with clarity, focus, and momentum again.
Your writing doesn’t need more time.
It needs protected attention.
🎧 Press play and try the 20-minute focus protocol in your very next writing session.
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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/coaching 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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