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  • 37. Music as Your Muse! A writing prompt to get you unstuck and inspired!
    Apr 3 2025

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    Unlock Your Creativity: Using Music as a Writing Prompt

    In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen shares a powerful and simple method to spark creativity in your writing using music. Inspired by a recent writing workshop, Jen explains how instrumental music can help generate fresh ideas and overcome writer's block. She outlines a three-step process: choosing an instrumental track, meditating for a few minutes, and then writing whatever comes to mind. Additionally, Jen introduces the 'Mom Writer Quiz,' a tool designed to help you discover your unique writing style and tips on how to leverage it. Tune in for practical advice and inspiration to make your writing dreams a reality.

    00:00 Introduction to Creative Writing with Music
    00:43 Meet Your Host: Jen from Mom Writes First
    01:37 The Struggles of Writing and How Music Can Help
    02:08 The Power of Music in Writing
    03:54 Personal Experience: Music as a Writing Prompt
    06:06 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Music for Writing
    10:22 Reflecting on the Writing Exercise
    11:09 Bonus: Discover Your Unique Writing Style
    12:43 Conclusion and Encouragement

    Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

    Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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    14 m
  • 36. The Frenemy Effect: How Your Phone Steals Your Writing Time and 3 Strategies to take back your time!
    Mar 27 2025

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    6. The Frenemy Effect: How Your Phone Steals Your Writing Time and 3 Strategies to take back your time!

    In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen, a busy mom of five and aspiring author, discusses the significant impact that phones have on our productivity, especially for writers. She highlights the ways in which phones act as "frenemies", distracting us and eating up precious writing time. Jen provides three science-backed strategies for reclaiming your time: setting boundaries with your phone, creating a phone-free writing ritual, and transforming your phone into an ally. She encourages listeners to identify and replace their habit of distraction with productive writing habits. Additionally, she offers a free resource to help conduct a time audit to better understand and manage your time effectively. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration to make your writing dreams a reality.

    00:00 Introduction: The Phone Dilemma

    01:33 Welcome to Mom Writes First

    02:24 The Phone as a Writing Distraction

    04:06 Understanding the Impact of Phone Distractions

    09:32 Strategies to Reclaim Your Writing Time

    19:42 Final Tips and Resources



    Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

    Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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    Website www.momfirstcoaching.com

    Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.

    Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

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    22 m
  • 35. 3 *Really Good* Reasons to FINALLY write your book in 2025. Plus my word of the year!
    Mar 20 2025

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    Why 2025 Is The Year for Moms to Write Their Book

    In this episode of Mom Writes First, Jen discusses three compelling reasons why 2025 is the perfect year for moms to start writing their book, poem, blog, or short story. She emphasizes the unique voices moms bring to the world, their role as an emotional pillar in their communities, and the cultural shift towards relatable stories. Jen also highlights writing as a lasting legacy for their children and a powerful form of self-care. Additionally, Jen shares her 'Word of the Year' for 2025, 'Focus,' and explains how it has guided her aspirations and daily life. Don't miss her inspiring message to embrace your dreams and start writing today!

    00:00 Introduction and Overview
    00:58 Why 2025 is the Year to Write Your Book
    02:11 Reason 1: The World Needs Your Voice
    05:56 Reason 2: Writing is Your Legacy
    08:05 Reason 3: Writing as Self-Care
    10:40 Word of the Year: Focus
    16:28 Choosing Your Word of the Year
    17:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

    Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

    Instagram @momwritesfirst

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    Website www.momfirstcoaching.com

    Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.

    Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

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    19 m
  • 34. Best Career Advice I Ever Received and How I'm Applying it to my writing
    Jan 16 2025

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    34. Best Career Advice I Ever Received and How I'm Applying it to my writing

    In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen shares the most transformative career advice she has ever received: focusing on how you want to feel. Reflecting on a pivotal conversation she had in 2016 while feeling stuck in her career, Jen explains how this advice has profoundly impacted her professional and personal life over the past decade. She discusses the challenges and successes she's experienced, emphasizing the importance of tuning into desired feelings rather than specific goals. Jen now applies this advice to her writing journey in 2025, aiming to create a writing life that feels inspiring, joyful, and fulfilling. Join Jen as she walks you through how you can adopt this mindset to transform your career and life.

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    01:26 The Turning Point: Career Stagnation

    04:36 The Best Advice Ever Received

    07:42 Applying the Advice: Career Transformation

    13:06 Focusing on Feelings in Writing

    16:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts



    Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

    Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

    Instagram @momwritesfirst

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    Website www.momfirstcoaching.com

    Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.

    Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

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    17 m
  • 33. Keep Writing Even When You Are Stressed and Anxious with this 4-Step Process
    Dec 5 2024

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    Keep Writing Even When You Are Stressed and Anxious
    Hey, writer! Stress or anxiety have you hitting pause on your writing? Does the chaos around you make you feel like you have no energy to write? We've all been there. When things get rough, you can still write. Learn 4 steps to manage the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, so that you write more, not less. Jen will teach you how to navigate challenging times to maintain and even grow your writing practice. She uses a concept called VUCA--which stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity--to show you how to write more, not less. No matter what the world throws at you. Together, we've got this. Now, let's write! I
    00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles
    00:43 Setting the Stage: Anxiety and Uncertainty
    02:32 Understanding VUCA
    04:42 Managing Anxiety and Stress
    06:53 Actionable Steps to Keep Writing
    14:31 Transforming VUCA into Creative Fuel
    20:43 Conclusion and Encouragement

    Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

    Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

    Instagram @momwritesfirst

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    Website www.momfirstcoaching.com

    Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.

    Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

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    24 m
  • 32. Carve Out Time for Your Writing Goals In October - 3 Reason to Write Right Now and 3 Steps for Making it Happen!
    Oct 25 2024

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    October Motivation—Why October is the Perfect Time to Carve out Time for Your Writing Goals. Don't Wait for January. Work on Your Writing Dreams Today.

    Join Jen on this episode of 'Mom Writes First' as she motivates busy moms to prioritize their writing goals now, instead of waiting for January. She introduces the 10-minute writing challenge, shares personal insights on balancing writing with a busy life, and emphasizes the importance of setting writing goals in October. Jen offers practical steps and encouragement for moms to start their writing journey today.

    Introduction and Motivation
    The 10-Minute Writing Challenge
    Balancing Writing with a Busy Life
    The Importance of Writing Now
    Seasonal Reflections and Upcoming Goals
    Don't Wait Until January
    Finding Time to Write
    The Pitfalls of Waiting
    Starting Today for Future Success
    Why October is Perfect for Writing
    Steps to Build a Writing Habit
    Join the Writing Challenge
    Final Encouragement and Action Steps

    Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

    Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

    Instagram @momwritesfirst

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    Website www.momfirstcoaching.com

    Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.

    Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

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    22 m
  • 31. Why You Need to Re-Choose to be a Writer Every Day.
    Oct 10 2024

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    Why You Need to Re-Choose to be a Writer Every Day.

    In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen passionately discusses the power of deliberate choice in pursuing writing . She emphasizes the importance of making a conscious decision to identify as a writer daily, drawing parallels with everyday life choices to illustrate how intentional living can shape one's destiny. Jen shares a metaphor of shopping for the life you want, encouraging listeners to visualize and choose their writing path with clarity and purpose. She acknowledges the challenges women, especially mothers, face in carving out time for writing amidst life's demands but affirms that with intentionality, it is possible.


    00:00 Introduction: Embrace Your Inner Writer
    01:33 The Power of Choice in Writing
    04:23 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Simplicity
    10:52 Visualizing Your Writing Journey
    14:37 Making Writing a Priority
    16:11 Reflecting on Your Writing Path
    17:47 Conclusion: Empower Your Writing Potential
    18:09 Bonus: Discover Your Writing Strengths

    Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

    Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

    Instagram @momwritesfirst

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    Website www.momfirstcoaching.com

    Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.

    Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

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    19 m
  • 30. Avoid Book Marketing Burnout! How to Market Your Book, without the stress with Lyda Mclallen of Talk + Tell Book Publishing Company [Interview]
    Oct 3 2024

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    Avoid Book Marketing Burnout! How to Market Your Book, without the stress with Lyda Mclallen of Talk + Tell Book Publishing Company

    Simplifying Book Marketing with Lyda from Talk Plus Tell

    In this episode of Mom Writes First, host Jen chats with Lyda Mclallen, owner of the book publishing company Talk Plus Tell. Lyda, who has been in the industry for over seven years and guided 200+ authors, shares practical tips on making book marketing easier and more enjoyable. She emphasizes the importance of identifying your target audience early in the writing process and provides insights into structural, copy, and proof edits. Jen and Lyda discuss the value of creating a book that resonates with your audience and how to leverage testimonials for long-term success. The conversation touches on building a supportive writing community and how authors can maintain focus on their goals amidst life's demands. They also highlight the significance of romanticizing the writing process and making marketing fun and engaging.

    00:00 No More Book Marketing Burnout!
    02:09 Introduction and Guest Introduction
    03:22 Understanding Your Target Audience
    05:46 The Editing Process Explained
    09:51 Effective Marketing Strategies
    11:13 The Value of Testimonials
    19:05 Empowering Authors and Building Community
    25:46 Conclusion and How to Connect

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    Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

    Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

    Instagram @momwritesfirst

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    Website www.momfirstcoaching.com

    Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.

    Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching

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    28 m