“We first make our habits—and then our habits make us.” — John Dryden

In this episode of The Green Writer Show, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris continue last week’s theme by zooming in on the non-writing habits that power your writing life—especially caring for your body. From “The Jane Austen Method” (long country walks, anyone?) to strength and balance work, they show how simple, sustainable movement sharpens your mind and steadies your craft.

They also unpack the quiet superpower of sleep—why rest isn’t laziness but fuel for focus, mood, and even story problem-solving. With humor, practical ideas, and a gentle invitation (not condemnation), this episode helps you pick one habit and stick with it.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- How our physical habits translate into clearer thinking and better prose

- Why gentle, consistent movement often beats extreme workouts for long-term creativity

- How sleep acts like “free performance enhancement” for memory, mood, and story breakthroughs

- The difference between challenging your body and overstressing it—and how to find your sweet spot

- Simple ideas to make movement enjoyable so you actually keep doing it

- A faith-rooted perspective on being embodied creators

So, check out the episode and pick one small step—like the 30-for-30 challenge—and watch what it does to your focus and joy at the desk.

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“You are what you continually do. Excellence, therefore, is a habit.” — Aristotle

In this episode of The Green Writer Show, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris unpack why habits—especially the non-writing ones—are the quiet engine behind a fruitful writing life. Instead of chasing big bursts of motivation, they make the case for small, sustainable rituals.

From decision fatigue to digital distractions, we explore the unseen drains on mental, emotional, and spiritual bandwidth—and how simple, intentional choices (tidying your space, pre-planning mornings, blocking time-waster sites) can transform your consistency at the desk.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- Why steady habits are more effective than massive efforts
- How decision fatigue undermines creativity—and how to minimize it
- Practical ways to protect your mental energy before you write
- The surprising power of a clean, intentional workspace (physical and digital)
- Tools and settings to block distractions and reclaim focus
- A simple mindset shift: don’t let life happen to you—happen to it

If you’re ready to fight for the habits that make excellence possible, this episode will give you concrete steps to start today.

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The best writing makes the author disappear.

In this episode Brett and Sam dive into FIVE writing craft tips, showing you how to hook readers and let your story do the shining. But along the way tensions boil over and there’s a Dope Quotation
Usurpation and a TOD Takeover! Don’t miss the drama!

In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why you should raise the stakes and lower the hopes (and how to do so)
- The “because of that” engine that turns scenes into a page-turning chain reaction
- How to show more than you tell — and when a clean tell actually serves the story
- Why cutting adverbs/adjectives sharpens voice and momentum
- How to “disappear as the author” so readers get lost in the story

Whether you’re just starting out or already seasoned, these five golden craft tips will sharpen your storytelling and help you hold readers from first page to last.

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