Ep 44: Why You’re Still Not Writing (Even When You Have Time)

Ep 44: Why You’re Still Not Writing (Even When You Have Time)

From The Writing Mom Podcast by Josee Smith

April 8, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

In this episode, Josee Smith discusses the emotional barriers that prevent writers from utilizing their available time to write, emphasizing the role of fear and avoidance patterns.

You finally have a pocket of time… and still don’t write. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the biggest breakthroughs I help my clients have: realizing that the block isn’t always time, it’s often fear. We’ll talk about the emotional resistance that shows up when you sit down to write, why it’s completely normal, and how it can disguise itself as “being busy” or “needing more clarity.” I’ll walk you through the common fears that keep writers stuck, how to recognize avoidance patterns without judging yourself, and what actually helps you move forward, even when writing feels vulnerable. Because confidence doesn’t come from waiting to feel ready. It comes from taking small, safe steps and building trust in yourself over time. If this resonated and you want support working through resistance so you can finally make progress on your novel, book a consultation here: https://calendly.com/joseesmith/book

People in this episode

Host: Josee Smith

Topics covered

  • writing
  • fear of writing
  • emotional resistance
  • avoidance patterns
  • confidence in writing

Keywords

  • writing block
  • fear
  • emotional resistance
  • confidence
  • novel writing

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