I know it can be so hard to sit down to write when you know there are dishes in the sink or laundry to be done or in my case a lot of dog hair to vacuum up.

This is something I definitely need to work on because in almost all scenarios, I know that I will prioritize cleaning or doing chores or whatever, and I will blame it on my brain needing a clean space to do the work, which is probably partly true, but I also know

somewhere in the back of my head that it's kind of a cop-out.

Welcome to the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast. My name is Savannah Gilbo, and I'm here to help you

write a story that works. I want to prove to you that writing a novel doesn't have to be

overwhelming. 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. So whether you're brand new to writing or more

of a seasoned author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is for you. So pick up a pen and

let's get started.

In today's episode, you're going to hear from five different coaches and editors on how to manage your mindset while writing your book. At the end of last year, I pulled you, my lovely listeners,

and I know that so many of you are working on your first drafts, maybe even your first

draft of your first book ever, and you're coming up against some common roadblocks that

almost all writers face. A lack of time, perfectionism that says everything you write is terrible,

self-doubt that makes you question everything you're doing, and so on and so on.

These are all very common

hurdles that new and experienced writers face. So the very first thing I want you to know before

we dive into the episode is that if you're struggling to start your book or finish your first

draft, you are so not alone. And second, this episode is going to help you with some of those

mental and emotional roadblocks.

So what I did is I asked five book coaches and editors to share their number one tip to help aspiring writers get to the end of their first draft.

So you're going to hear tips from Candice Coakley, Sam Henke, Jenny Luke, Carla Diaz, and Sam Cameron, all geared towards helping you build the

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