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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.
Episodes

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
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake): Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
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.

Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Want Writing to Feel Easy? Do This One Thing Daily | 108
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Ever sat down to write and felt like your brain was wading through mud? Like your creative pathways had rusted over? That’s not writer’s block—it’s neural resistance.
The truth is, writing isn’t hard. Starting is hard. And every time you skip a day, you make it even harder.
In this episode, we break down:
✔️ Why your brain fights writing after breaks—but smooths the process with daily practice
✔️ The neuroscience behind friction elimination and effortless creativity
✔️ A challenge that will rewire your brain for easy, automatic writing
🚀 Want writing to feel effortless? Hit play now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador: Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
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.

Saturday Mar 15, 2025
How Daily Writing Expands Your Time (It’s Science, Not Magic) | 107
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Ever feel like you don’t have enough time to write? What if I told you that writing daily actually expands your time?
This isn’t productivity hype—it’s neuroscience. Writers who practice daily experience time dilation, a cognitive shift where minutes stretch and creative focus deepens. The result? You get more done in less time—without rushing.
In this episode, we break down:
✔️ Why daily writing alters your perception of time
✔️ The science behind time dilation and creative flow
✔️ A simple writing challenge to experience this for yourself
🚀 Ready to bend time? Hit play now.
⏳ Your challenge: Write for 15 minutes. Track your word count. Watch time stretch.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueofAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake):
Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
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.

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Sporadic Writing Is Holding You Back—Here’s What to Do Instead | 106
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Writing in bursts might feel productive, but it’s actually slowing you down. Every time you stop for days or weeks, you lose momentum—and starting again feels like climbing a mountain.
So what’s the fix? Small, daily writing sessions.
In this episode, I share:
🔥 Why daily writing isn’t just about discipline—it’s about making writing easier.
🔥 The science behind momentum, neuroplasticity, and compound growth.
🔥 The simple shift that transformed me from a sporadic writer to a confident author.
🚀 Ready to stop fighting to write and start flowing instead? Hit play now.
🔁 Your challenge: Write 300 words today. Not more. Not less. Just keep moving.
🔔 Subscribe & leave a review to help more writers break free from the struggle!
🔥 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.

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
What Marathon Training Taught Me About Writing Consistently | 105
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Writing is a lot like running. The hardest part? Starting.
But once you get moving, something shifts. Momentum kicks in. The words come easier. The struggle fades. And before you know it, writing feels natural—like breathing.
In this episode, I share what training for my first marathon taught me about why writing daily changes everything—and why stopping is the worst thing you can do.
🔥 Want writing to feel easier? Stop waiting. Start moving. Hit play now.
🔔 Subscribe & leave a review if you’re ready to build unstoppable writing momentum!
🔥 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.

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Why a Daily Writing Habit is the Key to Becoming a Professional Author | 104
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Ever feel stuck waiting for inspiration? Think you need more time, validation, or motivation before you can truly call yourself a writer? Think again.
In this episode, we uncover:
✔️ Why writing daily—not waiting—is the key to becoming a pro.
✔️ The science behind action and how it rewires your brain.
✔️ A simple challenge to break through hesitation and build unstoppable momentum.
Stop dreaming. Start writing. The transformation happens when you show up.
🔥 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.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
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.

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
The Writer’s Battle: Outlast Resistance and Win the Creative War | 103
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
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.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Eat Before You’re Hungry—Write Before You’re Ready | 102
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Want to be a writer? Then stop waiting to feel like one. In today’s episode, we break down why writing daily—before it feels important or justified—is the key to transforming from “I want to be a writer” to “I am a writer.” Through the story of a soldier in combat, we explore why discipline beats inspiration every time.
🚀 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why showing up daily makes you a real writer
✅ How discipline fuels creativity (not the other way around)
✅ The shift from waiting for inspiration to writing on command
🔥 Challenge for Today:
Write one sentence. Not because you feel ready. But because writers write.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If today’s episode hit home, share it with a fellow writer and leave a review! Your support helps us keep bringing you high-impact episodes.
Are you adventurous enough to take on a grand challenge?
Your mission: Pick one daily action. Do it for 101 days. Then watch yourself become the person you were meant to be.
💥 Hit play to join me.
💥 Subscribe so you never miss a reason to write every day.
💥 Join the League of Adventurous Authors for free as an Insider and receive an exclusive Day 101 celebration.
START TODAY. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
🎧 Until next time—keep writing, keep showing up, and prove to yourself who you really are.