Cynthia Morris is a veteran creative coach and author of The Busy Woman’s Guide to Writing a World-Changing Book, with over two decades of experience helping writers and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life.

In this episode, Cynthia reveals practical strategies—from mindset shifts to time-management hacks—to guide busy creatives through every stage of the book-writing journey.

‘Writing a book is hard! It’s not an easy thing.’ – Cynthia Morris on why commitment and curiosity are your best allies. Listen to the episode.

Episode summary

Cynthia Morris

Cynthia Morris is an author and creative coach who has helped countless writers overcome self-doubt and launch projects since 1999. Her latest book, The Busy Woman’s Guide to Writing a World-Changing Book, offers a step-by-step roadmap for carving out time, managing mindsets and sustaining momentum—no matter how hectic your schedule.

Big ideas in this conversation

• Treat your book as a relationship – schedule ‘writing dates’, show up daily and engage in a creative dialogue with your deeper self.


• Balance Inner Critic with Inner Champion – use free-writing to surface self-doubt, then let your own encouragement emerge in response.


• Capture promotion ideas while writing – note ‘tweetables’, pull-out quotes and themes to streamline marketing later.


• Embrace curiosity over doubt – reframe the question ‘Can I do this?’ into ‘I can’t wait to see what happens.’

Advice worth hearing in full

• Learn free-writing – set a timer, choose a prompt and write without stopping to unlock flow and clarify ideas.


• Write a manifesto – distil your book’s purpose into a rallying cry that reminds you why this project matters.


• Commit monogamously – treat your manuscript like a cherished relationship you nurture each day.

Where next?

Explore The Busy Woman’s Guide to Writing a World-Changing Book and discover Cynthia’s coaching programmes and resources at originalimpulse.com.

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