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The Write Habit
Dr Nicole Janz
40 episodes
4 days ago
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...
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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...
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Arts,
Education,
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The Write Habit
Debut Novelist Johanna Kirwan Reveals How a Life in Global Aid Became Seven Lives
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...
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4 days ago
25 minutes

The Write Habit
Butterfly Moments: The Book I Didn’t Want to Write
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...
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2 weeks ago
17 minutes

The Write Habit
How to Tell If Your Writing Is Ready for Submission — Without Chasing Perfection
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. Join my live 5-day experience to open the channel and begi...
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3 weeks ago
14 minutes

The Write Habit
Can a Critical Thinker Use Automatic Writing? Interview with Academic Hilary Wason
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...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

The Write Habit
How Automatic Writing Helped Me Rebuild After Burnout
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...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Write Habit
The Writer’s Way: How to Prime Yourself for Flow
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’...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

The Write Habit
From Imposter Syndrome to Grant-Winning Scholar: How Elisabeth Yang Rewrote Her Academic Life
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...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

The Write Habit
The Surprising Reason You Burn Out Every Fall
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...
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1 month ago
13 minutes

The Write Habit
From Blocked to Published: Interview with Editor and Academic Verena Hutter, 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator Alum
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...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

The Write Habit
From Stuck Writer to Cambridge Professor: Interview with Claire Benn, 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator Alum
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...
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2 months ago
39 minutes

The Write Habit
Everything You Need to Know About the 90-Day Write Habit Accelerator
Enrolment is open through September 12, 2025. Click the link below to learn more! www.writehabitaccelerator.com *Early bird discount vanishes August 31. More resources for writers: 👉 Start your Book with this FREE mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com 👉 Order The Write Habit Planner & free online course at: www.thewritehabitplanner.com
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2 months ago
24 minutes

The Write Habit
From Sluggish Summer to Focus: Your 3-Step Writing Reset
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...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

The Write Habit
You’re Not Blocked. You’re Just Writing from Your Old Self
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...
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4 months ago
5 minutes

The Write Habit
Mid-Year Reset for Writers: Reflect, Feel, and Rewrite Your Story
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 with these prompts: What wins have you had in the las...
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4 months ago
21 minutes

The Write Habit
3 Truths That Will Make or Break Your Summer as a Writer
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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4 months ago
17 minutes

The Write Habit
When a Book Becomes Medicine: Interview with "Land Beneath the Waves" Author Nic Wilson
What if the story you were meant to write was also the one that would change your life? In this episode, I’m joined by Nic Wilson—nature writer, editor, and author of the luminous memoir Land Beneath the Waves. Nic shares how this book came to her not as a plan, but as a compulsion—a voice that wouldn't quiet until it was written. Through grief, chronic illness, and deep connection to the land, Nic found not only her story—but a new version of herself. In our interview, we explore how memoir ...
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4 months ago
41 minutes

The Write Habit
Reframe Your Inner Critic: A Tool to Silence Self-Doubt and Write with Confidence
* Today's episode is in honour of the 90-Day Writing Accelerator (Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2025) - get on the waitlist and be the first to hear when enrolment opens: www.writehabitaccelerator.com What happens when your inner critic gets too loud? To me, the inner critic usually says, “You’re not good enough!” or “You’re not disciplined enough to be a real writer.” In this episode, adapted from my 90-Day Writing Accelerator, I’ll guide you through a simple mindset shift to silence the s...
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5 months ago
6 minutes

The Write Habit
Write from Your Future Self: A Guided Meditation & Flow Activation
What if the bold, wise version of you — the one who’s already written the book — could whisper exactly what you need to hear right now? In this special episode, you’ll experience a powerful somatic meditation recorded live during my 5-day course Start Your Book with Automatic Writing. This body-based ritual guides you into alignment with your Future Self — the one who already knows what to write, how to say it, and how to show up without shrinking or censoring. Participants wrote the op...
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5 months ago
13 minutes

The Write Habit
Writing With the Body: A Conversation With Somatic Coach Josefina Wilters
What if your writer’s block wasn’t just in your head — but also in your body? In this powerful and nourishing episode of The Write Habit Podcast, I’m joined by somatic coach Josefina Wilters, whose gentle, grounded work has transformed how I write — and how I support others to write with more ease, flow, and joy. Together, we explore: Why your nervous system could be blocking you The link between procrastination, perfectionism, and your body’s fear response How to regu...
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5 months ago
24 minutes

The Write Habit
How I’m Editing My Book Without Losing the Magic of Automatic Writing
How do you edit a book that was written in a meditative, channeled state — full of intuition, emotion, and flow? In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s been like to edit the first chapter of my book You Are Already Free, which I wrote entirely through automatic writing. Spoiler: Editing a book like this is completely different from any editing process I’ve known before as a book coach, journalist, and academic. Inside this episode: • How I discovered the true structure of my book — and...
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5 months ago
7 minutes

The Write Habit
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...