46: Beat the Post-Holiday Writing Slump

Written By Jacqueline Fisch

It's easy to lose momentum on your writing project during the holidays, but getting back on track is easier than you think.

This episode dives into the three core habits that will help you reestablish your writing flow:

  1. BEing the Writer who makes consistent progress, prioritizing your writing

  2. Repetition — regular writing sessions, even in small 30-minute chunks (this adds up!)

  3. Leveraging discipline to make your writing time non-negotiable

We discuss how to shift your mindset from finding time to making time for your writing, and the important message you send to your unconscious mind when you prioritize your creative work.

Plus, you'll hear 8 simple, actionable strategies you can implement today to put your writing first, including:

  • Blocking specific writing time on your calendar.

  • Starting with just 30 minutes a day.

  • Boosting accountability with pen-and-paper commitment and community.

  • Creating before you consume (writing before checking email or social media).

  • Planning your next day's writing task the night before.

  • Tracking your writing flow, not just your word count.

  • Celebrating your progress.

Life happens, breaks are necessary, but having a plan for your return ensures you can confidently walk back to your desk and know that you are a consistent, great writer.

Key Takeaways:

  • The only moment that matters for getting back to writing is right NOW — ignore past and future distractions.

  • Three essential habits for restarting your writing are: BEing the writer (embodying your identity as a productive creative), Repetition (consistent, dedicated time), and Discipline (making writing non-negotiable).

  • You don't find the time to write, you make the time. This requires deliberate work and prioritizing creation over consumption.

  • Putting your writing first sends your unconscious mind essential messages: "You're important," "Your work matters," and "The world needs your words."

Key Links Mentioned:

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to How Women Write

00:29 Post-Thanksgiving Writing Challenges

01:35 Key Habits for Writing Success

05:46 Eight Strategies to Get Back on Track

09:31 The Importance of Community and Accountability

11:04 Conclusion and Invitation

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Jacqueline Fisch

Jacqueline Fisch is an intuitive writing coach and the founder of The Intuitive Writing School. She helps creative business owners create their authentic voice so they can make an impact on the world through their books and businesses.

Before launching her writing and coaching business, Jacq spent 13 years working in corporate communications and management-consulting for clients including Fortune 500 companies and the US government. As a ghostwriter and coach, she’s helped thousands of clients — tech startups, life and business coaches, creatives, and more — learn how to communicate more authentically and stand out in a busy online world.

After moving 14 times in 20 years, she’s decided that home is where the people are. She finds home with her husband, two kids, a dog, a cat, and a few houseplants hanging on by a thread.

https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/
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