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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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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Why High-Performing Writers Don’t Decide to Write | 109
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Ever feel drained before you even start writing? It’s not a lack of motivation—it’s decision fatigue.
Every time you ask yourself, "Should I write today?", you’re burning mental energy that could have been used for actual writing. The highest-performing writers don’t decide to write—they remove the decision altogether.
In this episode, we break down:
✔️ Why decision fatigue is stealing your creative energy
✔️ How to make writing automatic (without relying on willpower)
✔️ A challenge to lock in your daily writing habit—no debate, no excuses
🚀 Want to stop overthinking and start creating? Hit play now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
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Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
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