#179. Writing When You Have A Chronic Illness With Sandra Postma

Fiction Writing Made Easy

Savannah Gilbo

Education, Fiction, Writing Tips, Arts, Bestseller, Writing, How To, Author, Writing Community, Books, Novel, How To Write Fiction, Writing Fiction, Writer, How To Write A Book

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🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Chronic illness teaches you about pain, loss, and resilience. Find out why this can make you a better storyteller. Writing a novel can feel impossible when managing a chronic illness. Symptoms, brain fog, and advice that doesn't fit your life can make you wonder if you'll ever finish your story. But your experience with chronic illness also gives you a rare edge that empowers you to connect with readers on a much deeper level. That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to Sandra Postma. She's...

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0:00.0	Being ill is more than a full-time job because it's constantly there and you constantly have to remind yourself of it.
0:05.6	But you can still be so many things.
0:08.6	In my mind, and I'm sure in your mind, there's no reason why that mom of three can write a book and you can't, someone who has a chronic illness, right?
0:16.6	It's just learning how to deal with whatever your situation is and learning strategies,
0:22.6	both mental, physical, practical, whatever to still accomplish your dreams.
0:30.5	Welcome to the fiction writing made easy podcast. My name is Savannah Gilbo, and I'm here to help you
0:35.9	write a story that works.
0:40.7	I want to prove to you that writing a novel doesn't have to be overwhelming.
0:46.1	So each week, I'll bring you a brand new episode with simple, actionable, and step-by-step strategies that you can implement in your writing right away.
0:49.5	So whether you're brand new to writing or more of a seasoned author looking to improve your craft,
0:53.7	this podcast is for you.
0:55.3	So pick up a pen and let's get started.
0:59.8	In today's episode, I'm chatting with fellow book coach Sandra Postma about how to write when you have a chronic illness.
1:06.6	And I wanted to have Sandra on the show because her message and the way she approaches working with and not against having a chronic illness is so important.
1:15.3	So yes, Sandra is a book coach who specializes in working with writers who are facing health challenges, and she's also a woman with multiple chronic illnesses herself.
1:24.1	So she really knows what it's like to face and deal with the physical, mental,
1:28.5	and emotional challenges that come with having a chronic illness. And we're going to talk about
1:33.3	all of that and more in this episode. Plus, you'll hear Sandra's take on what she calls the
1:38.5	superpower that comes with writing when you have a chronic illness on a daily basis. So I won't
1:43.9	make you wait any longer. Let's dive
1:45.8	right into my conversation with Sandra Postma. Hi, Sandra. Welcome to the fiction writing
1:53.5	made easy podcast. I'm so excited to have you here today. Hi, Zavanna. Thank you so much for having
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