Writer in the Making

How to Find Time to Write When Your Schedule Is Already Full (with Lissa Figgins)

You don’t need more hours. You need your time to finally work for you.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Lissa Figgins, a scaling strategist for busy Christian women business owners, to talk about the lie most writers are quietly carrying: “I don’t have time right now.”We get honest about what’s actually happening when writing keeps getting pushed back—even when you’re already productive, capable, and serious about finishing. Lissa breaks down why “time management” keeps failing high-achieving women and why time stewardship changes everything.This conversation is for the writer who’s already doing a lot… but knows her book should be further along by now.We talk about:Why being busy isn’t the real problemHow to stop letting distractions decide when you writeWhat it looks like to create a realistic, distraction-proof writing planHow to write consistently without waiting for a perfect scheduleIf you’ve been telling yourself you’ll focus on your book after things slow down—this episode is your interruption.The Scaling Secrets of the Top 1% www.redeemhertime.com/hours Keywords: how to find time to write, writing consistently with a full-time job, time management for authors, productivity tips for writers, how to stop procrastinating on writing

How to Keep Writing When Self-Doubt Comes Out of Nowhere

When self doubt shows up, most writers treat it like a stop sign. If you’re already writing but still feel that quiet second-guessing creep in, this conversation is going to help you see doubt for what it actually is: a signal that you’re leveling up, not falling behind. This one’s honest, grounded, and meant to remind you that you’re not “struggling”… you’re growing. And you’re closer to finishing than you think.Keywords: how to stay consistent with writing, how to write faster with limited time, stop editing while drafting, how to finish your book faster, daily writing motivation for busy writers

How to Keep Writing During the Holidays Without Burning Out

Let’s talk about what no one wants to admit during the holidays: it’s not the calendar that’s the problem—it’s the old writing habits that stop working when life gets full. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why waiting for things to "calm down" keeps delaying your draft and what to do instead. You don’t need 3 quiet hours and a peppermint latte. You need a habit you can turn on like a switch—especially when things get busy. I'll show you how to write during the holidays without daily writing, long sessions, or disappearing from your life. This episode is for the writer who’s ready to start the new year already in motion—not trying to restart again.Ready to work together? Message notimewriter@gmail.com Keywords: how to write during the holidays, finish your book faster, time management tips for writers, writing schedule for busy authors, how to write when life is busy

You and Novel November

You’re already writing. Maybe even published a few books.But every time November rolls around, you find yourself defaulting to hustle—trying to squeeze words in between holiday plans, client deadlines, and everything else you manage.Here’s the truth: writing under pressure doesn’t prove your dedication. It just drains your peace.In this episode, I’m talking to the author who’s done Novel November, self-paced challenges, maybe even launched books… but still hasn’t found a writing habit that actually works with real life.If you’re writing in stolen minutes, breadcrumbing your book together while holding down your job, business, and family—this isn’t a time issue. It’s a design issue.Let’s talk about what changes when your writing habit protects your focus and respects your time.This time, it’s not about starting strong.It’s about finishing smarter.→ Up to 10,000 words in a week→ Draft done in 4 months or less→ Still showing up fully for your lifeIt’s possible. And it’s not too late to make this November count.🎧 Listen now!Keywords: time management for writers with jobs, how to write a book with a full-time job, writing consistently with a busy schedule, how to protect your writing time, writing goals for November, how to write a novel in 30 days, finish a book while working full time, best writing habits for authors, writing accountability programs, how to finish your draft fast

Writing Feels Like a Luxury? Think Again

Writing isn’t a luxury—it’s a decision. You don’t need the perfect season, endless hours, or a retreat to finally get your book done. What you need is a way to write that fits your real life—kids, career, business, caregiving, all of it.If you’re tired of circling the same draft and waiting for calm that never comes, this episode is your wake-up call. Because deep down, you know you’re not behind—you’re buried. And you deserve better than unfinished manuscripts and late-night guilt.It’s time to protect your writing like it matters—because it does. In this episode, I’m showing you why writing is not indulgence, but the smartest, most powerful decision you can make right now.You already have the story. Now it’s about finishing it—without burning out or putting your life on hold.👉 Ready to finally stop waiting? Grab the No Time Writer Kickstart today. It’s the reset you need now so you can finish strong when the doors to the full program reopen https://www.notimewriter.com/ntwlitekickstartKeywords: time management for writers, how to write a book with a full-time job, writing consistently with a busy schedule, best writing habits for authors, how to finish my book faster, productivity tips for authors, balancing family, work, and writing, how to write a book in 4 months, overcoming writing procrastination, daily writing schedule for busy people