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Hosted by Dr. Nicole Janz, book coach, automatic writing guide, and creative mentor.
This podcast is for writers ready to transform their creative lives—whether you’re an academic, an author, or someone journaling to heal and grow.
Discover how to use writing not just to get published, but to change your life.
Through guided meditations, mindset shifts, and proven tools, this is your sanctuary for writing with purpose, confidence, and joy.
For more: www.nicolejanz.com
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This guided meditation is for writers who feel stuck, restless, or subtly blocked - because something beneath the surface is asking to be seen. In this 15-minute session, which comes from a live program I ran recently, I guide you through: A calming breath practice to settle your nervous systemA gentle transition into a trance-like pause, beyond thinking and effortA visualisation that leads you to an inner door - a blind spot that’s been quietly calling for your attention5 minutes of spacious...
This episode is for experienced writers whose projects have stalled. I introduce what I call the "4 authorship thresholds": the moment when beginner strategies stop working because your authorship has evolved. I unpack: • Why over-planning, fake deadlines, and accountability hacks backfire at this stage • How subconscious evolution creates friction with outdated writing habits • The four thresholds every experienced writer must cross to return to flow • Why this moment isn’t a strategy p...
It’s January 11 - and I haven’t planned my year. Instead of forcing 12-month goals or rigid structures, I’m learning to trust a more embodied, aligned way of moving forward. And that feels hard for me. Let's talk about: How not having your year figured out can be a good thingThe perceived "tension" between safety and inner truthLetting go of rigid planning without giving up responsibilityIf you’re entering this year as slow as I have, this episode will help you to listen inward. R...
It’s time to stop dreaming about “someday” — and start creating the book that could change your life and the lives of others in 2026. In this episode, I’m not just talking about writing a book. I’m talking about your mission — the one that keeps nudging you, whispering that you’re meant to lead, to disrupt, to wake people up with your work. And November is the moment to say yes to that mission. I open up about: My own story of burnout, awakening, and breaking free — and how it became Yo...
If you have ever gotten stuck with your writing - or in life - intuitive coach Andrea Leigh has solutions that you've probably not tried before. Listen in to hear: How to hone your own intuition to write your bookWhy perimenopause is the best time for women to write books and change their livesHow Andrea approaches her clients' subconscious and spiritual wisdom with her Sacred Audit methodHear Andrea and I riffing about the creative process from idea to outline to bookA truly aligned conversa...
What happens when a life spent in international development turns into fiction? In this episode, debut novelist Johanna Kirwan joins me to talk about her stunning book Seven Lives — seven interconnected stories of women navigating love, loss, and purpose across the globe. We dive into: How Johanna transformed decades of field experience into layered, human storiesThe line between autofiction and memoir — and why she chose fictionThe creative freedom that comes with writing later in lifeHer ch...
Sometimes the stories that want to be told… don’t wait for our permission. In this episode, I share how Butterfly Moments—a book I never meant to write—came pouring through me in just five days. No plan, no time, no readiness… just a flood of words that refused to wait. You’ll hear how I tried to resist it, what finally cracked me open, and why surrendering to your creative timing might be the most sacred writing act of all. If you’ve been holding back your next project, this is your nu...
In today’s Write Walk episode, I'll take you to a nature reserve as I reflect on: How automatic writing unlocked a story I didn’t know I was tellingWhat “ready to submit” really feels like (it’s not about perfection)Why pausing in nature can teach you more about writing than any craft bookIf you’ve been circling a project, unsure when to let it go into the world, this walk is your reminder that readiness is an energy, not a checklist. Resources for you: Join "The Awakened Author" LIVE f...
Can a sharp, critical mind really embrace automatic writing? In this episode, I speak with Associate Professor Hilary Wason, who proves the answer is yes. A teacher of critical thinking for future leaders, Hilary shares how she balances rigorous logic with the practice of channeling words—and how it’s transformed both her writing and her life. We talk about: Her take on AI in higher education and critical thinkingWhy she doesn’t see automatic writing as spiritualHow she wrote a...
Stuck in overthinking or second-guessing your next step? In this episode, I share how I went from burnout to reshaping my life through automatic writing. You’ll hear: My story of shifting from intellect to inner guidanceThe biggest benefits of automatic writing for creativity, clarity, and healing Simple tricks to help you get started todayAutomatic writing isn’t just for writers—it’s a way to access the wisdom within you, no matter where you are in life. 👉 Ready to try it yourself? Down...
The way of the writer is about receiving. About preparation. About being ready to slip into flow. Procrastination isn’t just about willpower—it’s about how you set yourself up before you even sit down. The secret lies in how you prepare your body and mind for the writing session ahead. If you’ve been: Blocking time but never quite focusingFilling your day with busywork to avoid the blank pageSitting down to write only to get instantly distracted…then this episode will shift things for you. I’...
What happens when your academic dream is crushed by failure — and you rebuild it from the inside out? This week on The Write Habit Podcast, I’m joined by historian and Wellcome Trust Fellow Dr Elisabeth M. Yang, whose journey from struggling PhD student to confident scholar will leave you deeply inspired. Elisabeth is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds, where she studies the inner world of babies in the long 19t...
Entering the Fall season can be hard. The kids are back at school. The deadlines are mounting. The book you meant to write over summer is still sitting untouched… and suddenly, you feel behind. If you're anything like me, you might feel: — Anxious — Overwhelmed — Disconnected from your own needs and priorities You’re not alone. In this gentle, powerful episode, I share: Why fall can trigger burnout, anxiety, and old patternsWhat’s really going on beneath the seasonal stressA surprising...
Have you ever stalled on a project—telling yourself you’ll finish once there’s a deadline, yet the pages stay unwritten? That’s exactly where Verena Hutter found herself. An adjunct professor, editor, and tattoo culture specialist, Verena had already published a book. But without external deadlines, her academic manuscript kept slipping away. In this episode, she shares how the 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator helped her beat procrastination, stop miscalculating her writing time, and finally br...
In this conversation, I sit down with Claire Benn, a Write Habit Accelerator alum, to trace her journey of finishing: Showing up when it’s messy, rebuilding trust after stops and starts, and choosing tiny repeatable actions over grand plans. We talk about the difference between “trying to write” and quietly becoming the person who writes, what accountability looks like when life is full, and the simple practices that helped Claire steady her rhythm and bring a project across the l...
Enrolment is open through September 12, 2025. Click the link below to learn more! www.writehabitaccelerator.com *Early bird discount vanishes August 31. Resources for you: Join "The Awakened Author" LIVE for experienced writers with stalled projects (Jan 26-March 6): https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/awakenedauthor Learn automatic writing with my FREE guide: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Join my £33 self-paced program "Start Your Book With Aut...
It's time to shake off that sluggish summer energy! Reset your writing rhythm, and make the final stretch of 2025 count. If you’ve got a big writing project you want finished before the year is over, now is the perfect moment to recalibrate with me. In this episode, I’ll guide you through three simple but powerful prompts to help you step confidently into the Fall writing season. Here’s what we’ll explore together: How to Surround Yourself with the Right People Setting Your Fall P...
Have you ever sat down to write… and felt like nothing came? You’re not blocked. You’re not lazy. And you’re definitely not failing. Instead, your old self is still bracing for writing to be hard. That’s what this episode is all about. You’ll learn: Why writing feels like a struggleHow your old patterns make writing hardWhat it means to receive your writingOne powerful tool to shift into flowIf you're ready to build a writing habit that feels calm, confident, and deeply yours — this is your i...
We’re halfway through the year. And before you rush ahead—this is your invitation to pause. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a sacred mid-year reset for writers—a gentle, powerful journaling ritual to honour what’s been, release what no longer fits, and call in your next steps. You’ll need a journal, a bit of quiet, and a willingness to be honest with yourself. This isn’t just reflection—it’s realignment. We'll to through 6 steps to recap on the last 6 months and set you up with a powe...
Think summer means more time to write? Think again. Before you drift into July with high hopes and no real plan, you need to hear these 3 truths that make or break your writing summer. In just a few minutes, I’ll show you why most writers set themselves up to fail — and how you can shift course, create sacred momentum, and actually finish something this season. And when you're ready: Join the Write Habit Booster (starts July 7) and get the Summer Writing Plan Masterclass free when you sign up...
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