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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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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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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!

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