Slow Writing: Create at Your Own Pace

Nicole Gulotta
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Hosted by author Nicole Gulotta, Slow Writing helps you embrace the season you’re in, create at your own pace, and care for your mind and body along the way. No urgency. No keeping up. Just a sustainable writing life that honors your unique rhythms and inner wisdom.

  1. 1 ABR

    63. Refining Our Raw Material with Allison Mei-Li

    Every piece of writing starts the same way—as raw material. Fragmented lines in a notebook, messy, typed pages, and printed drafts that need the swipe of a colored pen. And once we have our start, there are so many craft choices to make along the way. Today’s guest, Allison Mei-Li, breaks down how to do it with intention, how to consider your reader’s experience, and above all, ways to care for yourself while working through difficult material. Episode Highlights How the process of oysters creating pearls mirrors the writer’s life Why becoming a mother motivated Allison to finally share her writing  The family emergency that caused her to question her path to publication, and how Allison wrote her way through a dark season of liminal space Creating ceremony around writing sessions, and how the yogic principle of saucha supports her practice Utilizing hermit crab essay principles in poetry (or anytime you need another way in) Sequencing choices that orient the reader, especially when you’re not writing chronologically  The value of including cultural commentary and levity alongside difficult personal moments Editing and arranging philosophies, including the value of giving it time and the necessity of getting to know your own work Publication fatigue and how adrenaline masks the exhaustion underneath The visceral reaction Allison had when her poem was torn apart on Reddit, our negativity bias, and how she didn’t let it stop her from publishing Meet Allison Allison Mei-Li is an author, poet, and mother based in Ventura County, CA. Known for her tender and honest writing style, Allison views poetry as a way to “go first,” offering language for the universal experiences we often carry quietly. She is a poetry reader at The Turning Leaf Journal and hosts creative gatherings for women both on and offline. Her work has been featured in Rust & Moth, Coffee + Crumbs, MER Literary, and others. Allison’s debut collection, A History of Holding, is now available. More Ways to Connect + Go to the show notes for links and resources mentioned in the episode + Sign up for my encouraging newsletter + Curl up with one of my books: WILD WORDS and EAT THIS POEM

    1 h

  2. 19 MAR

    62. How to Plan a Writing Retreat (Rerun)

    In honor of spring break, we're revisiting a popular episode from 2024. If you’re ready to give yourself the gift of space, time, and rest, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the highs and lows of writing retreat I took with a friend, plus lots of takeaways to help you plan your own DIY getaway. Episode Highlights Why even one night away is always worth it (and how to make the most of a short trip) Thinking through the when, where, and how—logistics are covered The pros and cons of solo vs. group retreats The value of meal planning (including my favorite sparkling water and a tip for when you return home) Seeing the momentum before and after a retreat as adding the overall experience How to capture retreat magic at home More Ways to Connect Visit my website: nicolemgulotta.com Sign up for my encouraging Substack newsletter Curl up with one of my books: WILD WORDS and EAT THIS POEM

    40 min

  3. 3 MAR

    61. Reading for Pleasure

    In the words of Anna Quindlen, “books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” I can’t imagine a life without reading, but reading for pleasure can sometimes be harder than it sounds. Myriad responsibilities, relentless news cycles, and other factors can impact our desire and ability to read the way we’d like to. Consider this episode a gentle refresh. If you have a habit of checking out too many library books at once, struggle to get through the stack of books on your nightstand, or feel like your reading life is in a rut, today’s episode has some ideas to get curious about what you need in this particular season. Episode Highlights 4 questions to ask when evaluating your reading habitsUnderstanding your relationship with the libraryBalancing research and pleasure readingFor a more fulfilling reading life, get specific (like, really specific)Discover your book tracking style (with both app and analog options)How to start a commonplace journalMore ways to connect + Go to the ⁠⁠show notes⁠⁠ for links and resources mentioned in the episode + Sign up for my ⁠⁠encouraging newsletter⁠⁠ + Curl up with one of my books: ⁠⁠WILD WORDS⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ EAT THIS POEM

    33 min

  4. 17 FEB

    60. Fun & Flexibility with Heidi Fiedler

    Mary Oliver wrote that “joy is not made to be a crumb,” yet it’s often the first thing to go when we’re prioritizing survival as parents, employees, partners, and human beings witnessing the rupture of the world. But joy, delight, and creativity aren't frivolous. They're essential. Today I’m joined by writer and creative coach Heidi Fiedler to talk about daily delights, parenthood, self-publishing, and permission to walk away from our own work. Episode Highlights The frustrating (and clarifying) constraints of parenthood Heidi’s notecard strategy for finding a book's structure The power of expanding our identities as writers Rethinking the need to maximize every second of every hour Trusting our creative process and being flexible might be the secret to getting anything done Why we can’t future-forecast the breaks we need to take when writing a book How Heidi decided to self-publish (and the disappointments and benefits along the way)  Self-publishing as a sustainable alternative to traditional publishing Reframing play for adults, especially if you don’t love the word Meet Heidi Heidi Fiedler is a writer, editor, and creative coach. She writes books for kids and essays for grown ups. She’s the author of the new book Quickening: The Art of Being a Creative Mother, which is available at helloheidifiedler.com. You can find her on Instagram and on Substack @heidifiedler. More ways to connect + Go to the ⁠show notes⁠ for links and resources mentioned in the episode + Sign up for my ⁠encouraging newsletter⁠ + Curl up with one of my books: ⁠WILD WORDS⁠ and⁠ EAT THIS POEM

    56 min

  5. 1 FEB

    59. What is Slow Writing?

    The dictionary defines slow as a passive, sloth-like existence, but slow isn’t a symptom of falling behind—it’s actually the mechanism by which energy and creativity can return to us and regenerate. The world may want us to think about this differently, but we don’t actually thrive as humans with near-constant output, we thrive on gentle and predictable rhythms.  Episode Highlights A working definition of slow writing Inspiration from other industries like food and fashion 3 guiding principles of slow writing How to embrace this philosophy in the everyday More ways to connect + Go to the show notes for links and resources mentioned in the episode + Sign up for my encouraging newsletter + Curl up with one of my books: WILD WORDS and EAT THIS POEM

    30 min

  6. 19 ENE

    58. Same Show, New Name

    The Wild Words podcast is now… Slow Writing! After a long hiatus, the show returns with new episodes and fresh cover art, but the same support and encouragement you’ve come to expect since the podcast debuted way back in 2019. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes update, what to expect from the upcoming season, and more. Episode Highlights Why it took more than a year to return to podcasting How to recognize if you’re in a creative winter The Traditional Chinese Medicine theory that led to exploring a name change Acknowledging when we accidentally cross our own boundaries + Go to the show notes for links and resources mentioned in the episode + Sign up for my encouraging newsletter + Curl up with one of my books: WILD WORDS and EAT THIS POEM

    22 min

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    Slow Writing Trailer

    🎙️🐌 Big news, listeners!  Wild Words is now… Slow Writing.  After a year and a half hiatus, we're back with a new name, new cover art, and new episodes coming your way in January 2026.  This show might be freshened up on the outside, but we’ll still dig into all the same topics—seasonal creative living, separating our worth from productivity culture, untangling from social media, the relationship between writing and our bodies, and more. Tune in for a preview of what’s on the horizon! Sign up my encouraging newsletter Order WILD WORDS and EAT THIS POEM Listen to the archives

    4 min

  8. 10/06/2024

    57. Searching for White Space (Rerun)

    Closing out this batch of episodes and heading into summer, I'm re-releasing one of my most popular shows from last year: Searching for White Space. Because we’re conditioned to link our productivity to self-worth, we’re not always practiced in the art of releasing and slowing down, so I wanted to share my own experience in an effort to help you find your own white space in whatever season you need it. Episode Highlights: White space on the page vs. the white space in our creative lives Nature isn’t productive 24/7 and we shouldn’t be easier How we can struggle with resistance when taking time to rest A 4-step process you can implement to cultivate white space if you need itLet’s Connect Visit my website: nicolemgulotta.com Sign up for my encouraging Substack newsletter Curl up with one of my books: WILD WORDS and EAT THIS POEM Say hi on Instagram: @nicolegulotta.author

    41 min
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Hosted by author Nicole Gulotta, Slow Writing helps you embrace the season you’re in, create at your own pace, and care for your mind and body along the way. No urgency. No keeping up. Just a sustainable writing life that honors your unique rhythms and inner wisdom.

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