20 episodes
Carrot & Stick: Fighting Back Against Writer’s Block (with Lizzy and Hazel) Lizzy and Hazel
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4.9 • 8 Ratings
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We’re fighting back against writer’s block! Every week, co-hosts Lizzy and Hazel try out a new piece of writing advice--from saying affirmations to writing drunk--and then discuss how the one-week challenges have affected their inspiration, productivity and creativity. Join in with the challenges and learn what helps and hinders your writing!
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207 - 5-App Quickfire
OmmWriter! Scrivener! Hemingway! Evernote! Notion! Lizzy and Hazel do a deep dive into the internet’s favorite writing apps. Plus: an adorable show on Japanese Netflix and an unusual way to tackle your TBR pile.
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206 - Clean Your Desk!
Does a cleaner workstation lead to better focus and more productivity? Lizzy (Team Messy) and Hazel (Team Tidy) cut through their clutter and dig up the research to find the answer. Also this episode: The Five Weirdest Things on Lizzy’s Desk.
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205 - Rougher Drafts
Set out write roughr drafts, aka Lizzy and Hazel test a daunting new writing method that gets words on the page, but sets up for more work down the line. Also, is podcast block real? Is freelance more conducive to writing? Our hosts reflect on the last few months.
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204 - Notebook Writing
Lizzy and Hazel set aside their word processors for a week and research the merits of good ‘ole pen and paper. Plus, it’s time to gush (in the case of Hazel’s fountain pen, literally) about dazzling writing utensils, the movie-pitching card game Pitchstorm, and the bizarre first challenge of 2019.
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203 - Drabbles
Limited to a mere 100-300 words, Lizzy and Hazel see if writing microfiction leads to macro rewards. Also this episode: a controversial weekly favorite continues to “haunt” our hosts, while a brand new blank notebook leads into next week’s exciting challenge.
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202 - Self-Surveillance / Time-Tracking
After installing apps RescueTime and Moment, Lizzy and Hazel take a hard look at the data and their digital habits. Plus, some rare nonfiction weekly favorites and an introduction to drabbles and “soft goals.”
Customer Reviews
Fun, Feel-Good, and Inspiring
This podcast is great for writers and non-writers alike. Lizzy and Hazel have great rapport and it’s so fun to listen to them discuss how their challenges impact their writing, for better or for worse. The thing I get most out of this podcast is listening to them model a supportive relationship where they encourage each other to both strive for and be realistic about their writing goals and how writing fits into their busy daily lives. The podcast is well produced, a perfect length, and although I’m not a writer, every episode inspires me to get creating. It’s been on my radar for a while, and I can’t believe it took me this long to become a listener!
Delightful podcast by delightful people
Lizzie and Hazel are two normal people with everyday worries just trying to write while also feeding themselves and paying rent. I don’t necessary expect them to find a magical writing trick that will solve my whole life, but then neither do they - and honestly that’s why I can listen to this podcast instead of other “how to write” podcasts. You just gotta try stuff and listen to people talk about writing a little bit (these episodes are short and sweet) and then get to it. Thanks ladies, looking forward to season 2!
Inspirational writing podcast!
This fun podcast is the perfect inspiration I need each week to open my laptop and write. It's aimed at writers, but helps anyone who is looking to get their creative juices flowing. Lizzy and Hazel (the co-hosts) keep the episodes focused, sharp, and funny! Highly recommend for writers and creatives!