Enjoy the written recap of Episode 192 of Alexa’s Publishing Chat where Alexa Bigwarfe was in conversation with author and book coach Dallas Woodburn.

If your writing life swings between “all in” and “totally stuck,” this conversation with author and book coach Dallas Woodburn will feel like a deep breath. Dallas believes there’s no single right way to publish—or to write. There’s only what works for you, your season of life, and your goals.

Why “One Right Way” to Publish Doesn’t Exist

Dallas has published across paths—self-publishing and traditional (agented and unagented). Her biggest lesson: fit matters. Your book, your timeline, your resources, your definition of success.

The 100-Words-a-Day Momentum Method

Tiny daily wins beat sporadic sprints. One hundred words is intentionally small—easy to start, easy to finish, and easy to repeat. Over a year, that’s 36,500 words. Many days you’ll write more; the goal is consistency, not heroics.

Rituals, Warm-Ups, and Habit Cues

Give your brain an on-ramp. Try a brief stretch, a song, a specific mug, a cozy sweater, or switching to a “creative” laptop. These cues tell your mind, “We’re writing now.”

Seasonal Resets and Grace in Busy Times

Life changes; routines should too. Reassess quarterly. During heavy weeks, keep the connection alive with five minutes or 100 words. Progress counts—especially when it’s small.

Accountability That Feels Good

Make it visible: a wall calendar with stickers, a shared challenge, or posting your daily check-in. Community keeps the habit light and fun.

Resources and Where to Find Dallas

• Dallas’s site: dallaswoodburn.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/dallaswoodburnauthor
• Thriving Authors Podcast: dallaswoodburn.com/podcast

👩‍💼 About Dallas Woodburn

Dallas Woodburn is an award-winning author of nine books across genres, an editor, and a book coach. She hosts the Thriving Authors Podcast and founded the Write Your Book Summit. Dallas helps writers build sustainable habits, finish strong, and choose the publishing path that fits their goals.

Dallas Woodburn’s website: https://www.dallaswoodburn.com/

Listen to the full episode on Alexa’s Publishing Chat.