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Dallas Woodburn—award-winning author, editor, and book coach—joins Alexa to talk about gentle, sustainable writing routines. They cover 100-words-a-day momentum, habit stacking, seasons of life, “special” writing rituals, grace over guilt, and why any publishing path can be the “right” one if it fits your goals.
Dallas Woodburn—award-winning author, editor, and book coach—joins Alexa to talk about gentle, sustainable writing routines. They cover 100-words-a-day momentum, habit stacking, seasons of life, “special” writing rituals, grace over guilt, and why any publishing path can be the “right” one if it fits your goals.
In this podcast, Alexa and Dallas discuss:
- Why there isn’t one “right” publishing path—and how to choose what fits your book and goals
- Building a sustainable writing routine using tiny, repeatable wins (e.g., 100 words a day)
- Habit cues and “warm-ups” that flip your brain into creative mode
- The power of quarterly resets and season-specific routines
- Tools for accountability (visual calendars, stickers, public challenges)
- Separating creative writing from work (second laptop, new location, or longhand)
- Giving yourself grace during busy seasons (kids, business, deadlines)
- Using environment and rituals (music, clothing, a special sweater) to build consistency
- Community, collaboration, and shared challenges to stay motivated
- Dallas’s coaching approach and where to find her resources
Significant Takeaways
- Sustainable writing comes from tiny, repeatable wins (100 words/day).
- Habit cues and short warm-ups make starting easier.
- Reassess routines quarterly; match your season of life.
- Use visual accountability (calendars, stickers) and community challenges.
- Publishing has many valid paths; choose the one aligned with your goals.
Dallas Woodburn is an award-winning author of nine books across genres, an editor, and a book coach. She hosts the Thriving Authors Podcast and founded the Write Your Book Summit. Dallas helps writers build sustainable habits, finish strong, and choose the publishing path that fits their goals. dallaswoodburn.com
Resources & URLs
- Dallas Woodburn website — https://dallaswoodburn.com
- Thriving Authors Podcast — https://dallaswoodburn.com/podcast
- Instagram (@dallaswoodburnauthor) — https://www.instagram.com/dallaswoodburnauthor/
- Write Your Book Summit — https://dallaswoodburn.com/summit
- Women in Publishing Summit — https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/
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