Write First

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Write First inspires busy moms to make their writing dreams a reality.    Write the book, book, poem, blog, or journal! Whatever you're writing, this podcast is here to help you reach your writing goals.  Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and supported on your writing journey. @jenwritesfirst on Instagram

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    37. Music as Your Muse! A writing prompt to get you unstuck and inspired!

    Send us a text Unlock Your Creativity: Using Music as a Writing Prompt In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen shares a powerful and simple method to spark creativity in your writing using music. Inspired by a recent writing workshop, Jen explains how instrumental music can help generate fresh ideas and overcome writer's block. She outlines a three-step process: choosing an instrumental track, meditating for a few minutes, and then writing whatever comes to mind. Additionally, Jen introduces the 'Mom Writer Quiz,' a tool designed to help you discover your unique writing style and tips on how to leverage it. Tune in for practical advice and inspiration to make your writing dreams a reality. 00:00 Introduction to Creative Writing with Music 00:43 Meet Your Host: Jen from Mom Writes First 01:37 The Struggles of Writing and How Music Can Help 02:08 The Power of Music in Writing 03:54 Personal Experience: Music as a Writing Prompt 06:06 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Music for Writing 10:22 Reflecting on the Writing Exercise 11:09 Bonus: Discover Your Unique Writing Style 12:43 Conclusion and Encouragement Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more! Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU! Instagram @momwritesfirst Facebook Website www.momfirstcoaching.com Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform. Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

    14 phút

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    36. The Frenemy Effect: How Your Phone Steals Your Writing Time and 3 Strategies to take back your time!

    Send us a text 6. The Frenemy Effect: How Your Phone Steals Your Writing Time and 3 Strategies to take back your time! In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen, a busy mom of five and aspiring author, discusses the significant impact that phones have on our productivity, especially for writers. She highlights the ways in which phones act as "frenemies", distracting us and eating up precious writing time. Jen provides three science-backed strategies for reclaiming your time: setting boundaries with your phone, creating a phone-free writing ritual, and transforming your phone into an ally. She encourages listeners to identify and replace their habit of distraction with productive writing habits. Additionally, she offers a free resource to help conduct a time audit to better understand and manage your time effectively. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration to make your writing dreams a reality. 00:00 Introduction: The Phone Dilemma 01:33 Welcome to Mom Writes First 02:24 The Phone as a Writing Distraction 04:06 Understanding the Impact of Phone Distractions 09:32 Strategies to Reclaim Your Writing Time 19:42 Final Tips and Resources Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more! Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU! Instagram @momwritesfirst Facebook Website www.momfirstcoaching.com Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform. Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

    22 phút

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    35. 3 *Really Good* Reasons to FINALLY write your book in 2025. Plus my word of the year!

    Send us a text Why 2025 Is The Year for Moms to Write Their Book In this episode of Mom Writes First,  Jen discusses three compelling reasons why 2025 is the perfect year for moms to start writing their book, poem, blog, or short story. She emphasizes the unique voices moms bring to the world, their role as an emotional pillar in their communities, and the cultural shift towards relatable stories. Jen also highlights writing as a lasting legacy for their children and a powerful form of self-care. Additionally, Jen shares her 'Word of the Year' for 2025, 'Focus,' and explains how it has guided her aspirations and daily life. Don't miss her inspiring message to embrace your dreams and start writing today! 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:58 Why 2025 is the Year to Write Your Book 02:11 Reason 1: The World Needs Your Voice 05:56 Reason 2: Writing is Your Legacy 08:05 Reason 3: Writing as Self-Care 10:40 Word of the Year: Focus 16:28 Choosing Your Word of the Year 17:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more! Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU! Instagram @momwritesfirst Facebook Website www.momfirstcoaching.com Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform. Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

    19 phút

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    34. Best Career Advice I Ever Received and How I'm Applying it to my writing

    Send us a text 34. Best Career Advice I Ever Received and How I'm Applying it to my writing In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen shares the most transformative career advice she has ever received: focusing on how you want to feel. Reflecting on a pivotal conversation she had in 2016 while feeling stuck in her career, Jen explains how this advice has profoundly impacted her professional and personal life over the past decade. She discusses the challenges and successes she's experienced, emphasizing the importance of tuning into desired feelings rather than specific goals. Jen now applies this advice to her writing journey in 2025, aiming to create a writing life that feels inspiring, joyful, and fulfilling. Join Jen as she walks you through how you can adopt this mindset to transform your career and life. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:26 The Turning Point: Career Stagnation 04:36 The Best Advice Ever Received 07:42 Applying the Advice: Career Transformation 13:06 Focusing on Feelings in Writing 16:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more! Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU! Instagram @momwritesfirst Facebook Website www.momfirstcoaching.com Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform. Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

    17 phút

  5. 05/12/2024

    33. Keep Writing Even When You Are Stressed and Anxious with this 4-Step Process

    Send us a text Keep Writing Even When You Are Stressed and Anxious Hey, writer! Stress or anxiety have you hitting pause on your writing? Does the chaos around you make you feel like you have no energy to write? We've all been there. When things get rough, you can still write. Learn 4 steps to manage the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, so that you write more, not less. Jen will teach you how to navigate challenging times to maintain and even grow your writing practice. She uses a concept called VUCA--which stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity--to show you how to write more, not less. No matter what the world throws at you. Together, we've got this. Now, let's write! I 00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles 00:43 Setting the Stage: Anxiety and Uncertainty 02:32 Understanding VUCA 04:42 Managing Anxiety and Stress 06:53 Actionable Steps to Keep Writing 14:31 Transforming VUCA into Creative Fuel 20:43 Conclusion and Encouragement Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more! Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU! Instagram @momwritesfirst Facebook Website www.momfirstcoaching.com Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform. Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

    24 phút

  6. 25/10/2024

    32. Carve Out Time for Your Writing Goals In October - 3 Reason to Write Right Now and 3 Steps for Making it Happen!

    Send us a text October Motivation—Why October is the Perfect Time to Carve out Time for Your Writing Goals. Don't Wait for January. Work on Your Writing Dreams Today. Join Jen on this episode of 'Mom Writes First' as she motivates busy moms to prioritize their writing goals now, instead of waiting for January. She introduces the 10-minute writing challenge, shares personal insights on balancing writing with a busy life, and emphasizes the importance of setting writing goals in October. Jen offers practical steps and encouragement for moms to start their writing journey today.  Introduction and Motivation  The 10-Minute Writing Challenge  Balancing Writing with a Busy Life  The Importance of Writing Now  Seasonal Reflections and Upcoming Goals  Don't Wait Until January  Finding Time to Write  The Pitfalls of Waiting  Starting Today for Future Success  Why October is Perfect for Writing  Steps to Build a Writing Habit  Join the Writing Challenge  Final Encouragement and Action Steps Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more! Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU! Instagram @momwritesfirst Facebook Website www.momfirstcoaching.com Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform. Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

    22 phút

  7. 10/10/2024

    31. Why You Need to Re-Choose to be a Writer Every Day.

    Send us a text Why You Need to Re-Choose to be a Writer Every Day. In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen passionately discusses the power of deliberate choice in pursuing writing . She emphasizes the importance of making a conscious decision to identify as a writer daily, drawing parallels with everyday life choices to illustrate how intentional living can shape one's destiny. Jen shares a metaphor of shopping for the life you want, encouraging listeners to visualize and choose their writing path with clarity and purpose. She acknowledges the challenges women, especially mothers, face in carving out time for writing amidst life's demands but affirms that with intentionality, it is possible.  00:00 Introduction: Embrace Your Inner Writer 01:33 The Power of Choice in Writing 04:23 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Simplicity 10:52 Visualizing Your Writing Journey 14:37 Making Writing a Priority 16:11 Reflecting on Your Writing Path 17:47 Conclusion: Empower Your Writing Potential 18:09 Bonus: Discover Your Writing Strengths Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more! Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU! Instagram @momwritesfirst Facebook Website www.momfirstcoaching.com Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform. Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

    19 phút

  8. 03/10/2024

    30. Avoid Book Marketing Burnout! How to Market Your Book, without the stress with Lyda Mclallen of Talk + Tell Book Publishing Company [Interview]

    Send us a text Avoid Book Marketing Burnout! How to Market Your Book, without the stress with Lyda Mclallen of Talk + Tell Book Publishing Company Simplifying Book Marketing with Lyda from Talk Plus Tell In this episode of Mom Writes First, host Jen chats with Lyda Mclallen, owner of the book publishing company Talk Plus Tell. Lyda, who has been in the industry for over seven years and guided 200+ authors, shares practical tips on making book marketing easier and more enjoyable. She emphasizes the importance of identifying your target audience early in the writing process and provides insights into structural, copy, and proof edits. Jen and Lyda discuss the value of creating a book that resonates with your audience and how to leverage testimonials for long-term success. The conversation touches on building a supportive writing community and how authors can maintain focus on their goals amidst life's demands. They also highlight the significance of romanticizing the writing process and making marketing fun and engaging. 00:00 No More Book Marketing Burnout! 02:09 Introduction and Guest Introduction 03:22 Understanding Your Target Audience 05:46 The Editing Process Explained 09:51 Effective Marketing Strategies 11:13 The Value of Testimonials 19:05 Empowering Authors and Building Community 25:46 Conclusion and How to Connect https://talkplustell.com/ Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more! Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU! Instagram @momwritesfirst Facebook Website www.momfirstcoaching.com Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform. Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

    28 phút
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Write First inspires busy moms to make their writing dreams a reality.    Write the book, book, poem, blog, or journal! Whatever you're writing, this podcast is here to help you reach your writing goals.  Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and supported on your writing journey. @jenwritesfirst on Instagram

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    Jen
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    2021 - 2025
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