AWARD-WINNING author
WRITING coach
PODCAST HOST
WRITING COACH - AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR - PODCAST HOST
MINDSET, CRAFT & PUBLISHING WISDOM TO HELP YOU FINISH YOUR BOOK
WRITE THE
BOOK!
Darn
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mindset, craft & publishing wisdom
to help you finish your book
The Podcast
Write The Darn Book™ is a mindset-first, craft-supported podcast for writers who feel called to write a book, but keep getting stuck somewhere between the idea and the finished draft.
Actionable insights and mindset shifts that finally help YOU write with clarity, confidence, and momentum
Where Mindset Meets Craft, and Books Get Finished!
and practical coaching support to help you write with more clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Each week, we look at both sides of finishing a book: the inner work and the outer work.
On Mindset Mondays, we explore the beliefs, blocks, resistance patterns, identity shifts, procrastination, perfectionism, fear, and creative flow tools that shape how you show up to the page.
On Writing Wednesdays, we move into the practical side of writing: story structure, character, dialogue, pacing, revision, synopsis writing, query letters, publishing pathways, author life, and the real-world skills that help you move your book forward.
This isn’t about hustle, shame, or forcing yourself into someone else’s process. It’s about understanding how you’re wired to write, building a method that fits you, and becoming the kind of writer who finishes.
Hosted by award-winning author and writing coach Maddison Michaels, this show blends mindset, story craft, writing structure, publishing insight, NLP-informed tools,
Build the writing rhythm, structure, confidence, and follow-through to keep moving through each stage and finally finish writing your book.
FINISHING
— Joeyjojo, Apple Podcast reviews
I’m excited to get started!
"This podcast has helped me finally find the support I need to unblock all the stories in my head and get them down on paper. It feels like a truly holistic approach — helping in more ways than just writing. I’m already hooked and excited to keep going."
Podcast Reviews
— BadgerofOz, Apple Podcast Reviews
This came at the perfect time
"Write the Darn Book is fantastic. Maddison’s blend of practical tips and heartfelt thoughtfulness is exactly what I needed. I was stuck, but after implementing her techniques, the words are hitting the page again. More please!"
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Podcast Reviews
— Gidgy313, Apple Podcast Reviews
Just what I’ve been looking for
"I’ve been trying to write my book for years and have taken so many courses — but none addressed the barriers that were actually holding me back. Finding a podcast focused on the mental and emotional side of writing feels like a gift. Thank you, Maddison."
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WHY your mind resists writing,
and what you can do
to change it!
how to build a writing process that actually fits the way your brain works
WHY your mind resists writing, and what you can do
to change it!
I’m a multi-published, award-winning author, certified life coach, NLP practitioner, and hypnotherapist — and I know firsthand what it feels like to desperately want to write… but feel blocked every time you sit down.
I’ve lived through years of unfinished manuscripts, creative self-doubt, and a long season where I couldn’t write at all — even with publishing deadlines looming. That experience led me deep into mindset work, nervous-system safety, creative flow, and the understanding that writing doesn’t come from force… it comes from alignment.
When I stopped trying to control the writing — and instead allowed myself to become a vessel for the story — everything changed. I went on to write a 120,000-word novel in six weeks, not from pressure, but from trust, flow, and clarity.
Today, I help writers do the same.
Through this podcast, I guide you through the inner side of writing — the beliefs, emotions, identity shifts, and creative rhythms that actually allow your words to move again. Because you don’t need more advice.
You need support that works with your mind, your creativity, and your calling.
Hi, I’m Maddison — the creator and host of
Write the Darn Book!
Award-Winning Author · Writing Coach · NLP Practitioner
Meet Maddison
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How Creative Flow Actually Works in the Brain (and Why It Matters for Writers)
Why Writing Feels Hard — Even When You Love It
Welcome to Write the Darn Book: My Story, Your Creative Transformation
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Explore the episode library, where we dive into writer’s block, creative flow, mindset shifts, identity, and the inner work that helps writers move from stuck to steady — and finally finish the book they’re meant to write.
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Write the Darn Book welcomes thoughtful, aligned conversations around writing, creativity, mindset, intuition, resilience, and the real inner work it takes to finish meaningful stories.
This show isn’t about hustle, hype, or surface-level success — it’s about honest conversations, practical wisdom, and sharing what truly helps writers move forward.
If you feel called to contribute your voice and be part of a grounded, supportive space for writers, I’d love to hear from you.
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