Circumstances have changed a lot for Nicole and Sarah – and probably for most listeners too – so we’re sharing what our current writing lives look like. We’re also taking a pause on Writing on Wednesdays for the time being until our jobs (and Sarah’s childcare situation) return to a calmer place. As always, you… Read more The post A Covid-19 Writing Update – And a Pause for the Time Being (Ep 046) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Writing on Wednesdays

A Covid-19 Writing Update – And a Pause for the Time Being (Ep 046)

We recorded this before COVID-19 became a big deal, but gratitude is more relevant than ever! In this episode we talk about the connection between gratitude and writing, Nicole’s new gratitude journal, plus Sarah shares a tip about Instagram and we both talk about books we’ve read recently. Books we mention in this episode: Nicole’s… Read more The post You know how it’s hard to be grateful? (Episode 045) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

You know how it’s hard to be grateful? (Episode 045)

Looking for a calming refuge from the dizzying developments around the COVID-19 pandemic? This Middlesode is for you. Settle in for instrumental music, a soft discussion about what COVID-19 lockdown looks like in Nicole’s neck of the woods, and an extended reading from Viktor Frankl’s famous book, Man’s Search for Meaning. How are you doing… Read more The post Finding Calm in COVID-19 (Middlesode) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Finding Calm in COVID-19 (Middlesode)

Sometimes downtime surprises us, but sometimes we can plan ahead to make the most of it. Sarah and Nicole share how they planned (or didn’t) for downtime this winter, plus how Nicole is shaping her work around concerns about the Coronavirus. Resources we mention in this episode: How to Be an Indistractable Creative (Ep 039… Read more The post Planning for Downtime, Plus a Special Announcement! (Ep 043) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Planning for Downtime, Plus a Special Announcement! (Ep 043)

Every few months, Sarah does an at-home writing retreat. Here’s what she learned from this retreat (and why it was more “creative” than “writing”). Resources We Mention Otter Temi Sarah’s Instagram Why You Need a 5-Year Plan, on The Professor Is In podcast Join the conversation in the Writing on Wednesdays Facebook Group! Until next week,… Read more The post A Winter Writing Retreat (Middlesode 042) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

A Winter Writing Retreat (Middlesode 042)

Racism, death, money, faith: if it's a difficult topic, we've probably written about it. Along the way, we've learn some valuable lessons on vulnerability, self-awareness, and accepting that criticism is usually not about us. The post Writing About Difficult Topics (Ep 41) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Writing About Difficult Topics (Ep 41)

Say hello to the single best strategy for countering distraction and boosting time- and energy- management throughout your day The post Time Blocking for People with Crazy Lives (MIDDLESODE 040) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Time Blocking for People with Crazy Lives (MIDDLESODE 040)

Is canceling all our social media accounts and throwing away our smartphones the only way to beat distraction? Talking about Nir Eyal's helpful new book, _Indistractable_. The post How to Be an Indistractable Creative (Ep 039) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

How to Be an Indistractable Creative (Ep 039)

What does it mean to stay nimble in life and work? Nicole reflects on the inspiration behind her 2020 theme word. The post Being Nimble in Life, Work, and Writing (Middlesode 038) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Being Nimble in Life, Work, and Writing (Middlesode 038)

Nicole and Sarah talk about their recent website changes, from design to structure to SEO. The post Writer Websites (Ep 037) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Writer Websites (Ep 037)

On today's Middlesode, Sarah breaks down her monthly planning process. The post Monthly Planning (Middlesode 36) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Monthly Planning (Middlesode 36)

From book proposals to sabbaticals to buying mascara to finally visiting a dentist after twelve years: Nicole and Sarah talk about their 2020 goals. The post Strong and Nimble: Our Goals for 2020 appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Strong and Nimble: Our Goals for 2020

Nicole and Sarah share strategies and tips for writing during this very crazy season, plus a new transcription tool and Nicole asks for Sarah's forgiveness on a calendar-related matter. The post Writing for the Holidays (Ep 034) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Writing for the Holidays (Ep 034)

Looking for some shiny new reads? Sarah shares her favorite reads of 2019, plus how she got back into fiction by reading on her phone. Book Links: Favorite Novel: Circe by Madeline Miller Favorite Journalism: She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey Favorite Memoir: Educated by Tara Westover and Inheritance by Dani Shapiro Favorite… Read more The post My Favorite Books of 2019 (Middlesode) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

My Favorite Books of 2019 (Middlesode)

Writing about religious topics isn’t the same as writing for a religious audience. Listen in to learn what makes writing for a religious audience different – and why Nicole and Sarah have both written on religious topics and for religious audiences (but not always at the same time). Resources we mention in this episode: The… Read more The post Writing for Religious Audiences (Ep 032) appeared first on Nicole M. Roccas.

Writing for Religious Audiences (Ep 032)

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