The Write Mindset with T.C. BurrChange your mind. Write your book.

Everyone’s searching for the secret to becoming an author, but the simplest truth is, you just have to start writing. ✍️In this episode, I’ll show you how to build momentum without burning out .You’ll learn how to:✅ Start small and stay consistent ✅ Make your writing rhythm easy to stick with ✅ Track your progress visually ✅ Celebrate your successes (because progress counts!)Your routine doesn...

If you’ve been struggling to build a consistent writing routine, this video is for you! A GREAT companion to this episode is my 4-week self-guided writing challenge, which you can download for free at pages.tcburr.com .Every writer, especially the new and aspiring author, needs three things to build a lasting writing habit: a time, a tool, and a target.🕒 Time : Set a regular, realistic writing sc...

Reading isn’t just entertainment, it’s a writer’s secret weapon. If you want to become a better writer, you need to become a better reader. In this episode, we’ll break down how reading helps writers in three powerful ways: education , inspiration , and recreation . Reading teaches you about your craft, and it can also teach you storytelling techniques, structure, pacing, and style without sitting...

So many writers believe their value depends on hitting a daily word count. If you don’t reach 1,000 words a day, you’re failing. If someone else writes more, you’re not a “real writer.” But the reality is, your worth was never meant to be measured in numbers. In this video, I’ll share why word counts don’t define your success, and why you, as a writer, already have value and dignity simply because...

As a new or aspiring author, it’s easy to feel like you’re not making progress fast enough. Writing a book is a long, challenging process and imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and comparison can make you question whether you’re really a “real writer.” But every step forward counts, and learning how to celebrate your progress as an author is one of the best ways to stay motivated and keep writing. In...

For new and aspiring authors, it's easy to feel terrified, frustrated, and overwhelmed by social media (ask me how I know 🫠). Or at least, it's easy to feel like you aren't doing enough to market your books or yourself as an author. But you can't just walk away...can you? In this episode, I'm sharing why I'm quitting social media, and still expect to grow as an author without posting daily reels,...

Is now the right time to start your book? Or to start again after taking time away? Spoiler alert: yes. But also, maybe not. And that’s okay too. In this episode, we’ll unpack why anytime can be the perfect time to begin writing, and how you can finally move past waiting for ideal conditions. Because let's be honest. There will NEVER be a perfect time to start writing. On this episode we discuss -...

We've all been there. Those moments when you're feeling stuck at the keyboard, wondering how to keep writing when you’re not feeling inspired. You’re not alone. New, aspiring, and even seasoned authors face those days when motivation disappears. But that does NOT mean your writing has to stop. In this episode, we’ll cover 4 simple strategies that help writers keep making progress even when...

Your mindset can be your greatest enemy, or your biggest asset when it comes to writing your book. It doesn't matter how much time you invest in writing, what tools you use, or even how much talent you have as an author. If you don't have the right mindset, you won't make it far in your book writing journey. Your mindset is the foundation of EVERYTHING you'll build as an author. Bu...

Frustrated with book marketing? These 3 author marketing tips will help writers like you build your brand, sell more books, and have a lot more fun in the process. If you're struggling to market your book, you're not alone. For SO many authors, marketing the book is the most difficult, most frustrating, and least enjoyable part of the process. Whether you're just beginning your writing...

On this episode I share a bit of an update on my writing journey. The long and short is - it's been incredibly difficult, taken much longer than I thought it would take, but it's been worth the investment. Every time I sit down to write I discover more about my story, and perhaps more importantly, I discover more about myself as a writer. Are you thinking of writing a book? I cannot encour...

For authors, marketing is often viewed as the MOST difficult and least enjoyed aspect of writing a book, but what if you could make marketing your book significantly easier? Repurposing your book marketing content isn't copy-paste, but it might be easier to do than you think. And when you repurpose your content, it can:- expand your reach- establish your credibility- make your life easier Save...

For many writers and authors, marketing your book is the part of the process we enjoy the LEAST. It's time consuming. It's difficult. It's expensive. And, we never know if it will even be effective. At least that's what we tell ourselves. But at its core, marketing is really just talking about the thing you love...and NO ONE is better equipped to talk about your book than you are....

If you've ever asked yourself, "Am I really a writer?" This episode is for you. Whether you're just starting your book or you’ve been stuck in your head for years, these 3 powerful mindset shifts will help you stop doubting yourself and start thinking like an author. I'll share a bit about my writing journey in the hopes that it might help you. You'll learn:- Why believin...

My gift to you - Write 30,000 words (or more) on your book in the next 30 days! Go to pages.tcburr.com to download the free 30-day challenge right now. Are you like me, always on the hunt for writing tips, resources, and ideas to help improve yourself as an author, or make the writing process easier? On today's episode I share 3 tactical, practical things that have helped me as a writer, in the ho...

🔗 Download my FREE guide to add 30k Words in 30 Days - pages.tcburr.com✍️ Ever felt overwhelmed by ALL the writing rules out there? - Write every day vs. only when inspired - plot everything out vs. write by the seat of your pants - write in the morning vs. at night - which software is best? NO WONDER you're so frustrated and confused! Let me save you hours of scrolling and second-guessing. T...

The Write Mindset Podcast is your go-to show for new, aspiring, and even experienced writers who wrestle with fear of failure , imposter syndrome , or any of the mindset blocks that hold you back from writing your book. I created this podcast for writers just like you, because I am you. I know what it’s like to have an ideaa , dream of writing a book… but still feel stuck. You can have all the tal...

So you want to write a book, but where should your focus be - on the dream or the discipline? Should you focus on that big-picture moment when everything comes together, and your dream is finally realized? This can help you stay motivated when it gets tough. Or, should your focus really be on the day-to-day, one foot in front of the other, so you'll keep making progress? On this episode we&#39...

You've heard this advice a million times before. "write every day." MANY writers subscribe to this idea - even famous ones and quite a few that I know personally and have a ton of respect for. Like most writing advice, this is well-intentioned. But, like most writing advice, it isn't universally applicable and can be harmful in some circumstances. In this episode I encourage new and aspiring autho...

So you want to write a book but aren't sure where to start? Author Sarah Dressler has created an incredible resource for new and aspiring authors. Her non-fiction book ⁠How to Really Write Your Book and Other Forms of Self-Torture⁠ is a practical, helpful guide that takes would-be writers through the entire process, from the initial spark of an idea all the way through to the finished, publish...

So you want to write a book but aren't sure where to start? Author Sarah Dressler has created an incredible resource for new and aspiring authors. Her non-fiction book How to Really Write Your Book and Other Forms of Self-Torture is a practical, helpful guide that takes would-be writers through the entire process, from the initial spark of an idea all the way through to the finished, published pro...

This week on the podcast I share what I've found to be one of the very BEST ways to beat self-doubt and imposter syndrome, with some help from bestselling author Jon Acuff. Jon's book Soundtracks is the book I recommend more than any other, and with good reason. This smart, accessible book helps writers and creatives change overthinking from a super problem into a superpower. We've all had that fe...

Should you write a "messy first draft?" What about "show don't tell?" Or how about "write what you know?" Almost all writing advice is well-intentioned, but it's rarely one-size-fits-all, and sometimes it can even be harmful and counterproductive. On this two-part interview host ⁠ @tcburr ⁠ sits down with ⁠   ⁨@meganmaclaine⁩   ⁠ to discuss how Megan combines a writer's creativity with her love of...

Should you write a messy first draft? What if you didn't have to? On this two-part interview host  @tcburr  sits down with  @meganmaclaine  to discuss how Megan combines a writer's creativity with her love of structure and organization to help authors create amazing outlines, setting themselves up for success and saving TONS of time in edits and revisions. Be sure to follow & subscribe...

On this episode I sat down with four-time author Frank Reddy and asked him some listener questions.  He didn’t think anybody would be interested in his first book, but after some encouraging feedback he decided to start querying, and it was picked up by a small press. Three books later and he’s still writing, and he’s got great perspective on: ​What it takes to be a published author ​Traditional v...