Dr. Nicole Janz - Breaking Through Writer's Block: A Coach's Guide to Productive Writing

Dr. Nicole Janz is a social scientist and a book coach with over 20 years of experience as a journalist, academic, and writer. After leaving academia four years ago, she transitioned into creative writing and book coaching. She created The Write Habit Planner, a specialized tool designed to help writers maintain consistency and productivity in their writing journey. As both a writer and coach, Nicole combines her extensive experience to help authors overcome procrastination and develop sustainable writing habits.

In this episode:

• Understanding the deeper psychological aspects of writing procrastination
• Breaking down large writing goals into manageable daily tasks
• The five-step process for starting a book effectively
• Creating outlines and time plans for both fiction and non-fiction writing
• Developing a sustainable writing routine that fits into busy schedules
• The importance of self-reflection and tracking progress beyond word count
• Setting realistic writing goals and maintaining work-life balance
• The transformation from perfectionism to productive writing habits

Resources mentioned:

• Order The Write Habit Planner: http://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/
• Start your Book with this free mini course: https://startyourbookin5days.com/
• Schedule a free consult: https://nicolejanz.com/

Book Recommendations:

• Essentialism by Greg McEwan: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382

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