Unlock your creativity by building a writing ritual (Spoiler alert - it doesn’t have to be perfect)

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Writing Rituals That Actually Work (And Why Yours Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect)

Struggling to make writing a habit that actually sticks? You’re not alone. In this episode of Storystruck, Rachel and Neno get real about writing rituals—what works, what doesn’t, and why it’s okay to throw out all the “rules.” From blackout poetry and fantasy playlists to grounding meditations and editing at the coffee shop, they share the creative (and chaotic) ways you can carve out space for writing your fiction or nonfiction book.

Whether you’re a morning writer with a Virgo moon or a dopamine-chasing Gemini who thrives outside with a Freewrite, this conversation is your permission slip to do writing your way.

Show Notes:

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between writing rituals for fiction vs nonfiction
• How short bursts (even 15 minutes!) can add up to full books
• Freewriting, blackout poetry, and other ways to kickstart creativity
• How to manage perfectionism and stop letting "write every day" advice derail you
• Why support systems make all the difference
• Using music, location, and time-of-day awareness to hack your writing flow
• How rest and ritual are productivity—even if hustle culture says otherwise

Resources Mentioned:

• Finch Self-Care App
• Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
• On Writing by Stephen King
• We forgot the name of that awesome Irish time-audit book—but we’ll add it here once we remember!

Stay Connected:

Got a ritual you swear by? Or an idea for a future episode? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line or share your ritual wins and fails in the comments.

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Ready to up your writing skills, find your author voice, or polish your prose to go from draft to done? Visit Rachel's website today for writing workshops, coaching, and editing services https://www.bookboundjourney.com/

Want to actually start and finish writing your book (or have someone do it for you)? Check out Neno's book coaching and ghostwriting services at https://www.writersrebellion.com

🎵 Music Credits:

Special thanks to Michah Silverstein for our beautiful music. If interested in hiring his musical talents, he can be contacted at [email protected].