Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances, the podcast is going on hiatus for a few weeks. I'll be back soon with more great content!   In this episode, you'll get a high-level overview of the B.I.R.D. Framework -- my personal methodology for managing any writing project.   Links and things mentioned: Podcast Resource Library!   Episode website: youcantoucan.com/13

In this episode, and on the tail end of last week’s episode about creating reasonable and measurable goals, You'll learn about success! What it is, how to set yourself up for it, and managing perceived failure. Links and things mentioned in this episode: The Blood of SevenYou Can, Toucan! Do More in Less TimeBreaking Bad... Habits! (aka: the three Rs of creating a habit)Success Planner Don't forget to grab your Quick Start Guide to Writing More in Less Time! It's chock full of valuable tips and tricks to maximize the little time you have. Check it out here. Episode Website: YouCanToucan.com/12

Welcome back! I have a great season two coming your way. In this episode, learn how to reframe your New Year's resolutions into actual goals you'll stick with, because 9-12% of people actually stick with their "resolutions." Also, listen in to snag a 10% off coupon for anything in my Toucan shop.   Links and things mentioned in this episode: Discover Happy HabitsQuick Start Guide to Writing More in Less TimeToucan20 Deluxe Tracker ToolBDG Workbook - tackle your resolutions!   HAVE A QUESTION or COMMENT? Submit it straight to me here! Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/11   All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):  https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

Hey Toucan!  Season two of the You Can, Toucan Podcast is coming your way on January 2nd.  In this season, you’ll learn how to create and stick with your big goals for the year, avoiding the poisons to productivity, what success is and how to achieve it, plus a deep look into project management for busy authors, and more! Tune in Mondays wherever you listen to podcasts! Get Ready to Spread Your Wings! Visit: YouCanToucan.com/pcast for more info!

In this episode, learn the 5 myths holding you back from writing and the mindset shifts to transform your thoughts. Set yourself up for success by checking out the Busy Author Toolbox, my newly refurbished course on creating a sustainable and consistent writing habit. In other words, get the course and finish your book. Links and things mentioned in this episode: Jumpstart your writing lifePlan for Anything Episode - ToolsMyths and Mindset Shifts GuideGet your free trackers and start today! Episode website: YouCanToucan.com/s1E10

Unpopular opinions (again!), a soap box moment that gets a little intense, I must be talking about Negative Self-Talk! In today's episode, personify those nasty inner voices and learn three techniques to effectively bind and gag them. Links and things mentioned in this episode: Episode 1Plan for Anything Episodes (1 & 2)Please review me on Apple podcasts. I'd love to have 10 ratings/reviews by the end of the year! HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here! Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1e9   All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):  https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

The holidays are fast approaching! In this episode, learn SEVEN ways to use writing to unwind during the holiday season, or any time of the year for that matter! Have fun listening to me stumble over a couple words, too. Hey, I'm only human! Links and things mentioned in this episode: Get your very own 7 Ways to Use Writing to Unwind Workbook with seasonal Toucan20 trackersMindful.orgPlease review me on Apple podcasts. I'd love to have 10 ratings/reviews by the end of the year!   HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here! Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1b2 All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):  https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

In this NaNoWriMo bonus episode, get a final pep talk on this, the last day of NaNoWriMo. I'll also tell you what I learned this past 30 days of feverish novel-ing. Links and things mentioned in this episode: Plan for Anything Episodes (1 & 2)Breaking Bad and Creating Good Habits EpisodeOrigin Codex TrilogyDeluxe Tracker!   HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here! Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1b2   All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):  https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

In today's episode, you will learn about a bad habit I recently broke (it's a little shuddery, so listener beware), as well as the three Rs that make up good and bad habits. Life is made up of habits, good and bad. Tune in to learn how to break bad habits and create good ones! Plus a NaNoWriMo pep-talk!   Links and things mentioned in this episode: Toucan20 30-day challengeThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggThe Plan for Anything EpisodeGet your very own Quick Start Guide to Writing More in Less Time here!   HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here!   Episode website and full transcript: YouCanToucan.com/s1e8   All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):  https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

In the U.S. it's officially the week of Thanksgiving, and what I call the first of the feasting holidays. This time of year can be a little stressful for some people. In this episode, you'll learn about time, guilt, and how to easily take time off from writing, and come back with ease and grace.   Links and things mentioned in this episode: Great Crossing by Judalon de BornayEpisode 2Dabble WriterDiana Blakely's YouTube channelMy fiction sideGuilt Free Time Off Guildelines and Tools   HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here!   Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1e7   All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):  https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

In this episode you'll get eight more tools to help you combat interruptors and time-stealers. Plus a congratulatory note for getting through the dreaded week two of NaNoWriMo, some anecdotes, and a free resource! Did you miss the first part of this two part series? Check it out here. Links and things mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James ClearThe Gorging of Souls by yours trulyThe Quick Start Guide - you knew this was coming, right?4thewords - word count gamePlan for Anything Quick Reference Guide - lists all the tools and their purposes The Tools: 4:15 Never Skip Twice4:45 Skip Ahead6:00 Protect Your Time9:52 Be the Boss of You10:59 Break the Ice12:35 Reverse Engineer14:14 Don’t Break It15:30 Give it the Bird If you like the podcast, why not tell a friend? Word of mouth is the best most effective form of marketing. Have a question? Ask here!   Intro and outro music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky   Episode website and full transcript: YouCanTouan.com/s1e6

The feasting season is nigh! Which means you may need some tools to help protect your writing time. In this episode, I'll give you eight tools to overcome the challenges of other people or responsibilities interrupting or stealing your writing time. You’ll also get a little NaNoWriMo pep talk that can be used for ANY dreaded week two for ANY new habit. Links and things mentioned in this episode: Quick Start Guide to Writing More in Less Time (yep, this again!)NaNoWriMoYou’ve Got a Book in You by Elizabeth Sims   The Tools: 7:00 Reboot7:37 Level Up9:35 The Joe Dirt10:24 Commit Already12:03 Go Streaking13:12 Make it Fun14:18 Do The Anna15:36 Close the Door HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here!   Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1e5   All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):  https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky

A special NaNoWriMo bonus episode in which I talk about my ten year streak participating (and winning) National Novel Writing Month, the pros and cons, how it ties in with what I teach, a little pep talk, and more! Links mentioned in this episode: NaNoWriMo.org – sign up! You won’t be sorry!Get your very own Deluxe Tracker here! HAVE A QUESTION? Submit your question straight to me here! Episode website and full transcript: YouCanToucan.com/s1b1

In this episode, learn about my love of Halloween and how to combat one of the most terrifying monster writers face, sometimes daily! Prepare to be frightened! Muahahaha! Links and things mentioned in this episode: Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertFollow me on the ‘gram!Dia de los MuertosNational Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) – my handle is: littlemunkiegirl – let’s be buddies! All music from Uppbeat.io (free for Creators!):  https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/shark-attack   HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here!   Episode website and full transcript: YouCanToucan.com/s1e4

In this episode, I divulge another unpopular opinion: all writers are alike. Don't worry, it'll make you feel less alone in your little writing cave. Also, are you a Toucan? Find out! Links mentioned in this episode: Survey Results with pics and graphs and such Intro and outro music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky HAVE A QUESTION? Submit your question straight to me here! Episode website and full transcript: YouCanToucan.com/s1e3

In this episode, I share the main method I preach, teach, and use to write more in less time. The main method that took me from writing and publishing a book in TWELVE YEARS to writing and publishing a book in NINE MONTHS. Boo-yah. Links mentioned in this episode: My Toucan20 DataQuick Start Guide to Writing More in Less TimeThe You Can, Toucan! Book Don’t forget to subscribe in your favorite app so you never miss a thing! Intro and outro music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky HAVE A QUESTION? Submit your question straight to me here! Episode website and transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1e2

In this episode, learn about my unpopular beliefs about writing, how I got started writing, what's to come in the podcast, and more! You will learn about: My beliefs about writersHow I got started as a writerThe origin of You Can, Toucan!What’s to come in the podcastAnd more! Links and things mentioned in this episode: Uppbeat.io – where I get my podcast musicFree Quick Start Guide to Writing More in Less Time HAVE A QUESTION? Submit your question straight to me here! Episode website: YouCanToucan.com/S1E1

Hey Toucan! I’m Claire L. Fishback, author coach, project manager, and host of the You Can, Toucan! Podcast. A podcast for busy writers by a busy writer. Join me every Monday and Get ready to spread your wings