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Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism along the way. Through these episodes, you will… - Gain confidence in your author identity. - Master the process and structure needed to write captivating stories EVEN WITH limited writing time. - Learn to use AI effectively and ethically to constantly improve your writing skills and story quality. I’m your host Bonnie Jean Schaefer. Under my pen name of fantasy author D.K. Drake, I write action-packed, wholesome adventures without the snooze-worthy fluff. But as your personal writing coach, I’m here to unlock YOUR narrative prowess, guide you in crafting spellbinding tales, and navigate the wild world of writing with AI. Adventure awaits, so ignite your imagination, latch on to that dragon swooping overhead, and let the storytelling quest begin. It’s time to play in our own fabulous fantasy worlds.
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If you only write when it feels important, you’re training yourself to hesitate. And that hesitation? That’s Resistance keeping you stuck.
In this episode, we break down why writing before it feels logical, urgent, or necessary is the key to becoming the writer you want to be. You’ll learn how your brain builds creative endurance, why waiting for inspiration is a trap, and three simple strategies to make writing automatic—like eating, like breathing, like something you just do.
By the end, you won’t just understand why you need to write daily—you’ll feel unstoppable.
🚀 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why waiting to "feel ready" is the biggest mistake writers make
✅ How to train your brain to create on command
✅ The three simple tactics to make writing a daily habit
🔥 Try This Challenge:
For the next seven days, write something every day—even if it’s just one sentence. Track your streak. See what happens.
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
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If this episode gave you a wake-up call, share it with a fellow writer and drop a review! Your feedback keeps this show alive and thriving.
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