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The blank page stares back at you. Your fingers hover uncertainly. That familiar anxiety creeps in—but what if there was a better way to begin?

Our latest episode delves into the sacred ritual of writing preparation—those crucial moments before creativity flows. We explore how simple affirmations like


 "I am ready" 


can mentally prepare you for the creative journey ahead. Your physical environment matters tremendously; we discuss getting comfortable and creating the perfect writing space ambience that signals to your brain it's time to shift from everyday thinking to creative mode.

Surprisingly, hydration emerges as a key component of successful writing sessions. Having water or your beverage of choice nearby serves multiple purposes: maintaining brain function, creating natural pause points, and establishing a small reward system as you work #science!

 "Take a sip" becomes more than just practical advice—it transforms into a moment of celebration for your progress. Go. You. 

We tackle the deeply personal nature of writing tools, whether you prefer pen and paper, keyboard, or speech-to-text applications (not blood). The focus isn't on having the "correct" implement but ensuring whatever you choose feels natural and removes barriers between your thoughts and their expression. When writer's block inevitably strikes, we offer practical strategies: consider the opposite of what might happen next, shift to another character's perspective, or simply get up for a rejuvenating walk.

Throughout it all, we emphasize self-kindness in your creative process. The gentle encouragement woven throughout reminds you that writing shouldn't be punishing. By approaching your craft with patience, curiosity, and kindness rather than judgment, you create the ideal internal environment for creativity to flourish.

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Happy Writing!

Sarah and Lindsay💜

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Transcript

Preparing to Write

SARAH

Hello writer . Yes , you're ready . Yes , you are , you are , you truly are . Okay ? Say with me , I am ready ! Yes . Now, you're going to . . . walk over to your writing table or place of choice to write . Yeah , yeah , that's it . Just take a seat , or , or STAND . . .

y ou know whatever wH ets your whistle , talking of which you do have a glass of water , yes ? Or . . . beverage of choice, Hmm ? You see , a writer like you needs hydration and lubrication . Yeah , everyone knows that , so you know . Just stop this now if no hydratio n or lubri cation is present . Go , be fit , go sort . I'll wait . (SARAH HUMS) . . .

waiting while you whet your whistle . . . (SARAH HUMS A BIT MORE, PATIENTLY ) whistle

Equipment Check & Hydration

? I don't know what the case is . Can you get me one ? Actually Just one . Got any gin ? You got it ? Good , good , okay , drink , drink , then Hydrate , lubricate , okay , super Equipment check . Take a sip as we speak . No , this is not a . drinking game , ! Okay you could . take a sip .

Every time you hear the word Sip , write you or -a You're awesome Cheers . Okay , back to equipment . every got your pen , your quill , 'sip' pencil , 'write' crayon 'you' blood . 'You're No awesome' ! no ! no , not blood . Fingers , speech-to-text app , braille typer to write with . Is that ? ready ? ? Groovy . , Okay so you're .

.. you're just going to start putting some happy little words on your happy little writing tool of choice .

Starting the Writing Process

Go on , yeah , you're ready . Start . Ready Readyyyy . . . Now , ! That's it , you're good . Take a sip . Take a sip if you need inspiration . Everything Have a think . Okay . Thinking time . Oh , that's good . Yes , that is a great word . that -that very good at this . Mm . . sorry to good , sorry , stop you . Maybe just check your grammar there . Okay , uh-huh , uh-huh .

All right , I see where you're going . Yeah , Okay sorr y I'll shush, I'll shush- sorry it' s sorry , it's ! so good uh Okay , okay , Okay

Overcoming Writer's Block

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Starting the Writing Process

you're stuck .

Overcoming Writer's Block

Just think of the opposite thing that now, just go for it . could happen the Yeah . Perhaps now . Or get those two characters ? there , those other ones , . . . them to . have a chat . You perhaps try a change view, Yeh . Okay here . Yeah , just from that ? . Yea ? Brain good From that . Yeah , other character's point of view Okay , you . . . run out of fuel .

Yeah , brain needs more than ! You . Okay , what I strongly suggest you do is just get up , go for a walk . Yeah , you .

Taking a Break & Final Encouragement

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Overcoming Writer's Block

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Taking a Break & Final Encouragement

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Overcoming Writer's Block

W riting play Episode again on this when you're back . Or you , you feel so inspired to find

Taking a Break & Final Encouragement

another calm writing episode . So , um , yeah , enjoy yourself . Get out in the , whatever .. weather's like where you are . Um , thank you for listening . I WRITE hope it's been useful . Um , bye now . Yeah , that's ADWIT a real Season good Three start In to a good right . Well ! done .

This was brought to you by adwit podcast season three in your podcatcher of choice . April 2025 happy writing , happy writing .

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