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***The Podcast is currently on hiatus!*** Rebrand and relaunch coming soon... ish. Hi! I’m Claire L. Fishback, book coach and story strategist, project manager, over user of exclamation points, dog lover, and your future writerly BFF. Join me every month for an assortment of wonderful writing life things! From developing your story spark into a novel-worthy idea, cultivating a regular writing habit, writer’s mindset hacks, tips and tricks to get started and finish your book, and more! Writin ...
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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: youca…
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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 thre…
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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…
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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…
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S1E010: 5 Myths and Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Thoughts on Writing (aka: you can write and you will write)
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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 i…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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In today's episode, you will learn about a bad habit I recently broke (it's a little shuddery, so listener beware), as well as the three Rs that make up good and bad habits. Life is made up of habits, good and bad. Tune in to learn how to break bad habits and create good ones! Plus a NaNoWriMo pep-talk! Links and things mentioned in this episode: T…
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In the U.S. it's officially the week of Thanksgiving, and what I call the first of the feasting holidays. This time of year can be a little stressful for some people. In this episode, you'll learn about time, guilt, and how to easily take time off from writing, and come back with ease and grace. Links and things mentioned in this episode: Great Cro…
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In this episode you'll get eight more tools to help you combat interruptors and time-stealers. Plus a congratulatory note for getting through the dreaded week two of NaNoWriMo, some anecdotes, and a free resource! Did you miss the first part of this two part series? Check it out here. Links and things mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by Jam…
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The feasting season is nigh! Which means you may need some tools to help protect your writing time. In this episode, I'll give you eight tools to overcome the challenges of other people or responsibilities interrupting or stealing your writing time. You’ll also get a little NaNoWriMo pep talk that can be used for ANY dreaded week two for ANY new ha…
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A special NaNoWriMo bonus episode in which I talk about my ten year streak participating (and winning) National Novel Writing Month, the pros and cons, how it ties in with what I teach, a little pep talk, and more! Links mentioned in this episode: NaNoWriMo.org – sign up! You won’t be sorry! Get your very own Deluxe Tracker here! HAVE A QUESTION? S…
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In this episode, learn about my love of Halloween and how to combat one of the most terrifying monster writers face, sometimes daily! Prepare to be frightened! Muahahaha! Links and things mentioned in this episode: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Follow me on the ‘gram! Dia de los Muertos National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) – my handle is: litt…
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In this episode, I divulge another unpopular opinion: all writers are alike. Don't worry, it'll make you feel less alone in your little writing cave. Also, are you a Toucan? Find out! Links mentioned in this episode: Survey Results with pics and graphs and such Intro and outro music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/…
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In this episode, I share the main method I preach, teach, and use to write more in less time. The main method that took me from writing and publishing a book in TWELVE YEARS to writing and publishing a book in NINE MONTHS. Boo-yah. Links mentioned in this episode: My Toucan20 Data Quick Start Guide to Writing More in Less Time The You Can, Toucan! …
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In this episode, learn about my unpopular beliefs about writing, how I got started writing, what's to come in the podcast, and more! You will learn about: My beliefs about writers How I got started as a writer The origin of You Can, Toucan! What’s to come in the podcast And more! Links and things mentioned in this episode: Uppbeat.io – where I get …
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Hey Toucan! I’m Claire L. Fishback, author coach, project manager, and host of the You Can, Toucan! Podcast. A podcast for busy writers by a busy writer. Join me every Monday and Get ready to spread your wingsتوسط Claire L. Fishback
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