Episode 146: The 4 Cs of Consistent Writing
In episode 146, host Jodi Brandon welcomes YA author and life coach Isabel Sterling to explore the four Cs of consistent writing (create a realistic writing plan, commit to believing your plan is good enough, cultivate excitement for your writing session, and celebrate every single win), providing listeners with a blueprint for establishing and maintaining a realistic and rewarding writing routine. They delve into adjusting writing plans to fit personal circumstances, overcoming creative blocks, and the psychological benefits of celebrating small victories.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Consistent writing schedule varies for different people.
04:09 Many people procrastinate despite making elaborate plans.
09:26 Planning time wisely is key for productivity.
13:07 Identify creative blocks to improve your writing.
15:40 Develop a writing routine for efficient book writing.
19:43 Teach brain by appealing to its motivators.
22:38 Track and celebrate progress in writing sessions.
24:54 Tracking data reveals realistic writing time expectations.
29:12 Join Author-Entrepreneurs Lab mentorship program for book publishing support.
Keywords:
Jodi Brandon, Isabel Sterling, publishing process, author burnout, writing consistency, realistic writing plan, writing schedule, non-negotiable commitments, benefits of reading YA, book writing mentorship, writing time comparison, writing mindset, productive writing increments, setting writing goals, emotional impact on writing, overcoming writing insecurities, creative process obstacles, creative blocks, self-kindness in writing, journaling for writers, tangible writing goals, celebrating writing milestones, rewiring brain for writing, tracking writing progress, four C's of consistent writing, Ready Set Write challenge, book writing for business owners, business owners writing books, CEOs writing books, entrepreneurs writing books, book writing for entrepreneurs, book writing for CEOs
Resources Mentioned:
The Author-Entrepreneurs Lab: https://bit.ly/A-ELAB
The Luminaries by Susan Dennard
The Hunting Moon
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About Our Guest:
Isabel Sterling is a master coach, foster mom, and author of These Witches Don’t Burn, This Coven Won’t Break, and The Coldest Touch. She lives with her spouse, foster kiddo, and fur-babies in Central New York, where the winters are frigid, the summers are too hot, and autumn is perfect.
www.instagram.com/isa_sterling
www.IsabelSterling.com/courses (this has my Write Consistently course, which teaches the 4 Cs in more detail)
LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HV2kYcrSeRU-AymsYPDP3JJ9njqA9kUFPBFVy-dBPWY/edit?usp=sharing