#29: How to Make Mental Adjustments in a Crisis to Keep Writing (Part 2)

Let’s face it: crisis doesn’t knock—it crashes in.

Maybe it's a family emergency, a health scare, or some other chaos that pulls you away from your writing desk. I’ve been there recently—seven intense weeks deep after a car accident—and I finally feel like I’m coming up for air with my fiction writing.

In this week’s podcast episode, “How to Make Mental Adjustments in a Crisis to Keep Writing (Part 2),” I’m sharing three real-world ways to keep writing even in the middle of a crisis.

These strategies aren’t abstract mindset shifts—they’re tangible actions that helped me publish Book 5 in my Choctaw Tribune series… from my cousin’s hospital room.

Here’s what we cover:
✅ Crisis Packing: What to grab so you can write anywhere—yes, your phone counts.
✅ Making Notes: How to capture thoughts and emotions in the thick of it.
✅ Giving Yourself Grace: This is a season—and you will come through it.

Plus, I’ll show you how simple tools like a spiral notebook, earbuds, or a printed outline can keep your creativity alive when life feels like it’s falling apart.
We may not choose the timing of a crisis—but we can choose how we stay connected to our creative selves.

You’ve got this. 💛

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Free resources for you:

The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: fictioncourses.com/toolkit

Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo Mini Course: fictioncourses.com/dictation

Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: fictioncourses.com/dictationguide

5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: fictioncourses.com/stereotypes