Show Notes
Don’t have blocks of time to write? Pockets work great!Release Date: July 25, 2026(episode 294) In my last post, I recommended you value yourself and your work enough to stop putting it off. The assignment: figure out where the time goes so you find time to write.
The good news is that even if you only have slivers of time available, a lot of writing rolls onto the page during these “Pocket Sessions.”
This post encourages you with quotes from famous writers who worked during Pocket Sessions and with practical tips to make the most of your time.
Learn more at the link to this episode where you'll find the full post with additional resources, including 5-Minute Writer HERE.
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Are you book-ready? Check the 4PsRelease Date: Sep 22, 2026(episode 295) If you’ve wondered how ready you are to write a book and pursue publishing, it’s time to determine your readiness with the 4P Diagnostic. Writers who struggle to make progress are almost always stuck in one (or more) of the 4Ps: Pitch, Prose, Platform, or Practice.
”I don’t have time to write”- Ah, where does the time go?Release Date: July 2, 2026(episode 293) It comes up in nearly every conversation with a writer, whether in a group or one-to-one: “I don’t have time to write.”
”Oh no! My book was written by someone else!”Release Date: May 17, 2026(episode 292) Discovering "comps" (comparable books) for your book proposal is discouraging. But this episode gives you the good news: your comps validate reader interest and show your topic is in demand.
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