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In this week's episode, we reflect on our process of getting in the creative flow.

Here's some of what we touch upon:

1. The Science of Flow: We reference research in positive psychology about flow by professor, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi who wrote a book called "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience"
2. Identifying Resistance: Elizabeth emphasizes that recognizing when you're not in flow provides valuable information about your writing process. She shares her experience with her memoir, where resistance indicated she needed to restructure her outline.
3. Creating Flow Conditions: We discuss several strategies for establishing flow:
   • Community accountability: Writing sessions over Zoom
   • Environment: From coffee shops to a dedicated office space
   • Physical movement: Exercise and walks help prepare the mind for writing
   • And more...
4. Working with Coaches: We talk about our work as book coaches (Elizabeth for memoir, Stephanie for romance) and emphasize the value of professional guidance, comparing it to how athletes use coaches to improve.

There's a lot packed into this episode and we're excited to share it with you. We hope you find guidance and inspiration for your own writing, or whatever your creative journey might be, from what we've shared.

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