Raise your hand if you’ve ever said: “I’ll start writing when I have more time.”
I get it. Between family, work, school drop-offs, and the occasional moment to breathe (maybe), writing a book feels like a luxury you can’t afford. But what if I told you that procrastination isn’t your fault—and you can start writing your book even in the midst of chaos?
In this post, I’m going to show you why your brain is resisting the writing process and exactly how to trick it into finally getting started.
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Why Procrastination Happens (Especially for Moms and Multi-Tasking Women) Procrastination often disguises itself as busyness. You’re not lazy—you’re overwhelmed.
When your brain is juggling:
- Kid schedules
- Work deadlines
- Dinner planning
- Mental health
…writing a book becomes the lowest priority. Not because it doesn’t matter—but because it feels like one more thing.
But your story deserves space. And you deserve the satisfaction of finishing that first draft.
The Psychology Behind the Resistance Your brain loves what’s familiar. And writing a book? That’s unfamiliar territory. It’s vulnerable. It’s uncharted. So your brain goes, “Hey, let’s reorganize the spice cabinet instead!”
The trick? Lower the resistance.
Step 1: Ditch the 1-Hour Writing Session Rule
You don’t need a two-hour writing window. You don’t even need one hour. What you need is:
- A short burst of focus (try 10 minutes!)
- A simple goal (write 100 words or voice note one idea)
- A zero-pressure mindset (no one is grading this)
Start small and you’ll be shocked at how easy it is to keep going once you start.
Step 2: Create a Micro-Ritual
Instead of waiting for motivation, create a ritual. Maybe it’s lighting a candle, making tea, or putting on a playlist. This becomes your brain’s cue: “It’s writing time.”
Pro tip: Do this even if you don’t feel like writing. The habit builds before the motivation shows up.
Step 3: Make It Ridiculously Easy
Try this:
- Open a blank doc
- Write the first sentence that comes to mind
- Or dictate into your phone while folding laundry
The goal isn’t perfection—it’s movement.
Bonus Hack: Use the Anti-Hustle Writing Sprint Method Set a timer for 10 minutes. Write anything. When the timer ends, you’re done. Celebrate it. Writing in short sprints trains your brain to associate writing with quick wins, not long-haul suffering.
You’re Not Failing—You’re Just Missing a Plan When my students in the 30 Day Author Program start with these small shifts, they’re able to move from procrastination to real momentum.
They’re not working harder. They’re working differently.
Here’s what they learn in 30 Day Author:
- How to finish a book even with a packed schedule
- How to write with confidence (and a plan!)
- How to turn voice notes, messy drafts, and scattered ideas into a real manuscript
