The Write Habit

Dr Nicole Janz
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Hosted by Dr. Nicole Janz, book coach, automatic writing guide, and creative  mentor. This podcast is for writers ready to transform their creative lives—whether you’re an academic, an author, or someone journaling to heal and grow. Discover how to use writing not just to get published, but to change your life. Through guided meditations, mindset shifts, and proven tools, this is your sanctuary for writing with purpose, confidence, and joy. For more: www.nicolejanz.com

  1. 3D AGO

    Why I Haven’t Planned My Year (and Why That’s Okay)

    It’s January 11 - and I haven’t planned my year. Instead of forcing 12-month goals or rigid structures, I’m learning to trust a more embodied, aligned way of moving forward. And that feels hard for me.  Let's talk about: How not having your year figured out can be a good thingThe perceived "tension" between safety and inner truthLetting go of rigid planning without giving up responsibilityIf you’re entering this year as slow as I have, this episode will help you to listen inward.  Resources for you: Learn automatic writing with my free guide: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Join my program "Start Your Book With Automatic Writing": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book Order "The Write Habit Planner": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/

    11 min

  2. 11/23/2025

    Why 2026 Is Your Year to Write a Book

    It’s time to stop dreaming about “someday” — and start creating the book that could change your life and the lives of others in 2026. In this episode, I’m not just talking about writing a book.  I’m talking about your mission — the one that keeps nudging you, whispering that you’re meant to lead, to disrupt, to wake people up with your work. And November is the moment to say yes to that mission. I open up about: My own story of burnout, awakening, and breaking free — and how it became You Are Already Free, a book I wrote because I knew someone out there needed itWhy your book is not about the writing — it’s about the transformation you feel called to shareHow turning your lived experience, research, or healing into a book becomes a path for others to followHow to recognize the call to write — and actually answer it, instead of postponing it another yearIf you feel even a flicker of “this is for me,” that spark matters.  Your story, your research, your message has the power to shake someone awake.  And writing your book is the most direct, powerful way to step into that leadership. Resources for you: Learn automatic writing with my free guide: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Join my program "Start Your Book With Automatic Writing": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book Order "The Write Habit Planner": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/

    8 min

  3. 11/20/2025

    Why Intuition is Crucial for Writers: Interview With Intuitive Coach Andrea Leigh

    If you have ever gotten stuck with your writing - or in life - intuitive coach Andrea Leigh has solutions that you've probably not tried before. Listen in to hear: How to hone your own intuition to write your bookWhy perimenopause is the best time for women to write books and change their livesHow Andrea approaches her clients' subconscious and spiritual wisdom with her Sacred Audit methodHear Andrea and I riffing about the creative process from idea to outline to bookA truly aligned conversation that any coach, healer, author, and academic should listen to before they plan their 2026! Find Andrea on Instagram: @iamandrealeigh Resources for you: Learn automatic writing with my free guide: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Join my program "Start Your Book With Automatic Writing": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book Order "The Write Habit Planner": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/

    43 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    Debut Novelist Johanna Kirwan Reveals How a Life in Global Aid Became Seven Lives

    What happens when a life spent in international development turns into fiction? In this episode, debut novelist Johanna Kirwan joins me to talk about her stunning book Seven Lives — seven interconnected stories of women navigating love, loss, and purpose across the globe. We dive into: How Johanna transformed decades of field experience into layered, human storiesThe line between autofiction and memoir — and why she chose fictionThe creative freedom that comes with writing later in lifeHer choice to publish with small press Fire & Feather, instead of chasing an agentIt’s a conversation about purpose, legacy, and writing the stories that stay with you — even after the work ends. 📖 Buy your copy of Seven Lives by Johanna Kirwan — available now on Amazon! Resources for you: Learn automatic writing with my free guide: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Join my program "Start Your Book With Automatic Writing": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book Order "The Write Habit Planner": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/

    25 min

  5. 10/16/2025

    Butterfly Moments: The Book I Didn’t Want to Write

    Sometimes the stories that want to be told… don’t wait for our permission. In this episode, I share how Butterfly Moments—a book I never meant to write—came pouring through me in just five days. No plan, no time, no readiness… just a flood of words that refused to wait. You’ll hear how I tried to resist it, what finally cracked me open, and why surrendering to your creative timing might be the most sacred writing act of all. If you’ve been holding back your next project, this is your nudge to trust what’s trying to come through you. ✨ Join the Sacred Writing Circle (starting October 20) to channel your book with me: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/zp8ofQ5z?coupon_code=CIRCL-333 Resources for you: Learn automatic writing with my free guide: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Join my program "Start Your Book With Automatic Writing": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book Order "The Write Habit Planner": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/

    18 min

  6. 10/06/2025

    How to Tell If Your Writing Is Ready for Submission — Without Chasing Perfection

    In today’s Write Walk episode, I'll take you to a nature reserve as I reflect on: How automatic writing unlocked a story I didn’t know I was tellingWhat “ready to submit” really feels like (it’s not about perfection)Why pausing in nature can teach you more about writing than any craft bookIf you’ve been circling a project, unsure when to let it go into the world, this walk is your reminder that readiness is an energy, not a checklist. Resources for you: Learn automatic writing with my free guide: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Join my program "Start Your Book With Automatic Writing": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book Order "The Write Habit Planner": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/

    14 min
  7. Can a Critical Thinker Use Automatic Writing? Interview with Academic Hilary Wason

    09/29/2025

    Can a Critical Thinker Use Automatic Writing? Interview with Academic Hilary Wason

    Can a sharp, critical mind really embrace automatic writing?  In this episode, I speak with Associate Professor Hilary Wason, who proves the answer is yes.  A teacher of critical thinking for future leaders, Hilary shares how she balances rigorous logic with the practice of channeling words—and how it’s transformed both her writing and her life. We talk about: Her take on AI in higher education and critical thinkingWhy she doesn’t see automatic writing as spiritualHow she wrote a book proposal and 15,000 words through my Automatic Writing coursesWho she chose as her “inner guidance” to begin her bookHer honest reflections on resistance, trust, and making big life decisions Hilary is living proof that automatic writing isn’t just for mystics—it’s a practical, powerful tool for thinkers, creators, and anyone ready to start their book. 👉 Ready to start your own book? Join "Start Your Book with Automatic Writing" (Oct 6-20, 2025): https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book  👉 Connect with Professor Hilary Wason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-hilary-wason-776754135 Resources for you: Learn automatic writing with my free guide: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Join my program "Start Your Book With Automatic Writing": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book Order "The Write Habit Planner": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/

    25 min

  8. 09/22/2025

    How Automatic Writing Helped Me Rebuild After Burnout

    Stuck in overthinking or second-guessing your next step? In this episode, I share how I went from burnout to reshaping my life through automatic writing. You’ll hear: My story of shifting from intellect to inner guidanceThe biggest benefits of automatic writing for creativity, clarity, and healing Simple tricks to help you get started todayAutomatic writing isn’t just for writers—it’s a way to access the wisdom within you, no matter where you are in life. 👉 Ready to try it yourself? Download my free guide: Start Automatic Writing in 3 Easy Steps www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Resources for you: Learn automatic writing with my free guide: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/startautomaticwriting Join my program "Start Your Book With Automatic Writing": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/automatic-book Order "The Write Habit Planner": https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/

    14 min
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Hosted by Dr. Nicole Janz, book coach, automatic writing guide, and creative  mentor. This podcast is for writers ready to transform their creative lives—whether you’re an academic, an author, or someone journaling to heal and grow. Discover how to use writing not just to get published, but to change your life. Through guided meditations, mindset shifts, and proven tools, this is your sanctuary for writing with purpose, confidence, and joy. For more: www.nicolejanz.com

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  • Creator
    Dr Nicole Janz
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr Nicole Janz
  • Show Website
    The Write Habit