Inspired by a conversation with another writer about finding strategies for being consistent with your writing.

In this episode, Book Coach Stephanie Oswald talks about three possible approaches to finding a consistent writing practice.

As someone who has self-diagnosed herself with ADHD, Stephanie shares how the strategies can be especially helpful if you identify as neurodivergent.

It can be challenging to find consistency, especially when life throws curveballs, and so finding strategies can be helpful. And maybe, the word consistency is a bit triggering, so Stephanie encourages you to think about how you want to show up for yourself.

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This episode came about because of a response I gave to a writer on Threads. The writer had asked if they really needed to read craft books to be a better writer. I responded saying they did not because they could read in their genre.

So, in this episode I touch upon the following:

• You already know more than you think
• Books in your genre are craft books
• Learning from books you love keeps you writing

I offer one action step of reading a favorite book in your genre in reverse with a "writer's eye". This allows you to pay attention to the craft because you're not getting caught up in the flow of the story. I offer some suggested questions to get you started inside this episode.

Happy Writing!

Apply to work with Stephanie here

You can find Stephanie on Substack here

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Apply to work with Stephanie here

You can find Stephanie on Substack here

Follow Stephanie on IG here

Apply to work with Stephanie here

You can find Stephanie on Substack here

Follow Stephanie on IG here

Hello Contemporary Romance Writers, I’m Stephanie Oswald, your contemporary romance book coach and podcast host. Welcome to the Love is Brewing podcast. This podcast is your weekly dose of book coaching for the writer who enjoys a good love story and is writing happily ever after or happy for now endings. You’re ready to write the book you’ve always dreamed of getting in the hands of readers and this podcast will help give you guidance along the way.

On this podcast, you’ll get real talk about what it takes to write your book as I take you from messy first drafts to marketing launches, through the doubt, the detours, and the big dreams. Each week, we’ll get deep into the work that’s going to help you write your book and keep going, no matter where you are in the process.

As your contemporary romance book coach, I’m here for everything from the mess to the success. I hope you’ll discover what works for you by taking what you need and leaving the rest. It’s the beauty of the creative process. You get to decide what’s right for you and I hope that includes joining me each Thursday because I’m excited to be here for you.

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