EP. 74 | Why Time is Your Biggest Writing Challenge and How to Overcome It

God calls us to peace, but most of the writers we know struggle to find time to write, balance writing with other responsibilities, and manage writing and marketing time. If that sounds familiar, take a breath. What if productivity isn’t about doing more but finally knowing what to say yes to? What if the clarity you’ve been craving has been within reach all along? And what if the very thing holding you back is simpler than you think? In this episode, we’re uncovering the #1 struggle our listeners face — and the one shift that can change everything. Listen in!

Tune in to Hear:

The top 4 writing struggles our listeners shared in this summer’s survey.
How a lack of clarity becomes one of the biggest roadblocks to productivity.
A practical framework for overcoming overwhelm.
The difference between Lag Goals vs. Lead Goals, and why Lead Goals are the key to progress.
Step-by-step examples of how to set goals that actually support your writing priorities.

Below is the chart Sandy refers to in this episode:

Links from the Show:

To read the blog post inspired by this episode, check out Time Management for Writers: How to Overcome the #1 Struggle and Finally Make Progress
Check out Seth Godin’s This is Marketing*
Come see us at the 2025 Kentucky Christian Writers Conference (Oct. 16-18)!
The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: How to Handle Information Overwhelm (and Social Media) (#289)
The Writers Circle with Will Parker Anderson: Why most memoirs fail
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