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The Writing Therapist: A Podcast for WritersProcrastinate No MoreHave you been procrastinating on your writing goals?You aren't the only one! So tune in to this episode to hear some of the main reasons why you may be struggling with procrastination, and what you can do about it. We also dive into ten quick and easy tips and tricks to get you going and to build motivation for whatever you have on your to do list.So come along for a listen, and learn how to banish your procrastination so you can make your dreams come true (or get your taxes in, your...
2026-03-1649 minThe Writing Therapist: A Podcast for WritersWriting Craft Books and How to Make them Work for YouLet's get crafty!What are your favorite writing craft books? In this episode, we review several craft books and how they can help you to tap into the writing flow, silence the inner critic, and learn about plot, emotional connection, revision, showing versus telling, and more. We'll also discuss how to approach craft books so you can use them to your advantage and avoid overwhelm!Come along to learn about some essential writing resources, the pros and cons when using writing craft books, and how to develop a positive mindset with them!
2026-03-0233 minThe Writing Therapist: A Podcast for WritersWriters Who ReadWhatcha reading? This episode is all about reading, which we all know is crucial for strengthening our writing skills. But there are also some surprising benefits for both our mental and physical health, whether you're a writer or not. We'll go over some of the ways reading can help your writing, as well as all the other benefits that will help make you a happier, healthier person.We then move on to talk about strategies for fitting more writing into your busy day, and finish up with ten (ish) book recommendations so you can add...
2026-02-1644 minThe Writing Therapist: A Podcast for WritersJanuary BluesNew year, same old me?If you're starting 2026 feeling a little down, or if you started the year with a bang but are already losing your mojo, then you are not alone. In this episode, we'll go over five strategies to help you out of your January blues, so that you can feel more hopeful and excited about the year ahead.We then jump into some fun and positive ways to frame 2026. I'll share seven different activities that will help you to create a vision for who you want to become and what you want...
2026-02-0244 minThe Writing Therapist: A Podcast for WritersWhen You Have a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Part 2)In Part 2 of what to do to get through a terrible, no good day, we go over how thoughts contribute to how we are feeling and how we see the world. We explore the top five patterns of twisted thinking (distorted ways of seeing the world that make you feel worse than you need to) and review some strategies and remedies for each one. Then we cover a few other thinking traps that can lead us to the bad place.We also explore self-care and how important it is to keep your life in balance, not just...
2026-01-1942 minThe Writing Therapist: A Podcast for WritersWhen You Have a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Part 1)Have you ever had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? Those types of days are inevitable, both with writing and in everyday life. In this episode, we highlight three areas you can focus on to get through a bad day (your feelings, thoughts, and self-care). In Part 1 of this episode, we focus on feelings, and the importance of acknowledging and processing all the hard emotions that can come up when you're going through something. Although many of us want to push those feelings away, we explore ways to get more comfortable with them...
2026-01-1241 minThe Writing Therapist: A Podcast for WritersQuerying: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Writing Therapist!They call it the querying trenches for a reason. In this debut episode , I share a little bit about me and who I am, as a writer and a registered therapist, and how this podcast came to be. Then we jump into querying. There are lots of ups and downs in this part of a writer's journey. In this episode, we explore ways to reframe the process, not only of querying itself, but of publishing in general, to give you more control, more choice...
2026-01-0533 minThe Writing Therapist: A Podcast for WritersTrailerWelcome to The Writing Therapist Podcast!As an aspiring author and registered therapist, I have created a podcast that not only provides a space to explore all the ups and downs in the writing journey, but also presents tried and true therapeutic strategies to help you get through whatever it is you're facing.Tune in to the trailer to get a brief description of what lies ahead.Weekly episodes will be posted starting January 5, 2026. I hope you'll join me and follow along.Let's Connect:Email: ashlyncramerauthor@gmail...
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