Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances, the podcast is going on hiatus for a few weeks. I'll be back soon with more great content!

In this episode, you'll get a high-level overview of the B.I.R.D. Framework -- my personal methodology for managing any writing project.

Links and things mentioned:

• Podcast Resource Library!

Episode website: youcantoucan.com/13

In this episode, and on the tail end of last week’s episode about creating reasonable and measurable goals, You'll learn about success!

What it is, how to set yourself up for it, and managing perceived failure.

Links and things mentioned in this episode:

• The Blood of Seven
• You Can, Toucan! Do More in Less Time
• Breaking Bad... Habits! (aka: the three Rs of creating a habit)
• Success Planner

Don't forget to grab your Quick Start Guide to Writing More in Less Time! It's chock full of valuable tips and tricks to maximize the little time you have. Check it out here.

Episode Website: YouCanToucan.com/12

Welcome back! I have a great season two coming your way.

In this episode, learn how to reframe your New Year's resolutions into actual goals you'll stick with, because 9-12% of people actually stick with their "resolutions."

Also, listen in to snag a 10% off coupon for anything in my Toucan shop.

Links and things mentioned in this episode:

• Discover Happy Habits
• Quick Start Guide to Writing More in Less Time
• Toucan20 Deluxe Tracker Tool
• BDG Workbook - tackle your resolutions!

HAVE A QUESTION or COMMENT? Submit it straight to me here!

Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/11

All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

Hey Toucan!

Season two of the You Can, Toucan Podcast is coming your way on January 2nd.

In this season, you’ll learn how to create and stick with your big goals for the year, avoiding the poisons to productivity, what success is and how to achieve it, plus a deep look into project management for busy authors, and more! Tune in Mondays wherever you listen to podcasts!

Get Ready to Spread Your Wings!

Visit: YouCanToucan.com/pcast for more info!

In this episode, learn the 5 myths holding you back from writing and the mindset shifts to transform your thoughts.

Set yourself up for success by checking out the Busy Author Toolbox, my newly refurbished course on creating a sustainable and consistent writing habit. In other words, get the course and finish your book.

Links and things mentioned in this episode:

• Jumpstart your writing life
• Plan for Anything Episode - Tools
• Myths and Mindset Shifts Guide
• Get your free trackers and start today!

Episode website: YouCanToucan.com/s1E10

Unpopular opinions (again!), a soap box moment that gets a little intense, I must be talking about Negative Self-Talk!

In today's episode, personify those nasty inner voices and learn three techniques to effectively bind and gag them.

Links and things mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 1
• Plan for Anything Episodes (1 & 2)
• Please review me on Apple podcasts. I'd love to have 10 ratings/reviews by the end of the year!

HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here!

Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1e9

All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

The holidays are fast approaching! In this episode, learn SEVEN ways to use writing to unwind during the holiday season, or any time of the year for that matter!

Have fun listening to me stumble over a couple words, too. Hey, I'm only human!

Links and things mentioned in this episode:

• Get your very own 7 Ways to Use Writing to Unwind Workbook with seasonal Toucan20 trackers
• Mindful.org
• Please review me on Apple podcasts. I'd love to have 10 ratings/reviews by the end of the year!

HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here!

Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1b2

All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

In this NaNoWriMo bonus episode, get a final pep talk on this, the last day of NaNoWriMo.

I'll also tell you what I learned this past 30 days of feverish novel-ing.

Links and things mentioned in this episode:

• Plan for Anything Episodes (1 & 2)
• Breaking Bad and Creating Good Habits Episode
• Origin Codex Trilogy
• Deluxe Tracker!

HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here!

Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1b2

All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky