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.
\nIf 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.
\nAnd my friend, you are not broken!
\nYou 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.
\nSometimes 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.
\n\nHosted 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.
\n\nEach week, we’ll explore both sides of the writing journey.
\nOn 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.
\nOn 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.
\nBecause writing a book is never just about the manuscript. It’s about the writer you become while you’re writing it!
\n\nEach episode will help you:
\n✨ 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.
\nSo grab your cup of liquid gold, settle in, and let’s write the darn book together. 💕
\nAnd remember...You are the vessel for the story. Let the words flow through you and onto the page.
\n\n🌟 Make sure you hit follow so you can binge listen and never miss an episode!
\n\nAnd if you’d love to discover how you’re uniquely wired to write, take the free Writing Personality Quiz at maddisonmichaels.com/quiz.
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For deeper personalised support, you can also book a Writing Personality Blueprint Session at maddisonmichaels.com/blueprint.