Wild Words

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The Wild Words Podcast helps writers embrace the season they’re in, create at their own pace, and care for their minds and bodies along the way. With conversations covering self-doubt to social media, host Nicole Gulotta (author of WILD WORDS and EAT THIS POEM) offers gentle encouragement for introverted or sensitive writers looking for a little support in an overstimulating world.

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52. Micro-Shifts to Prioritize Writing

Apr 23 2024 16 mins

Writing in the margins isn’t just the actual time captured, it’s also the belief that these micro-moments add up to something. In Part 1 of our liminal space series, we discussed the “sacred pause,” Part 2 covered how to approach liminal seasons as a vacation from writing, and today we explore re-entry. What happens after we’ve moved through a pause, a break, or liminal s

51. How to Take a Vacation from Writing

Apr 16 2024 20 mins

After spending three weeks away from home this winter (more on why in the episode), it got me thinking about how we spend time off from our writing routines, and how to approach it when we do. This episode is full of real-time insights on preparing for a break, including suggestions for mindfully setting expectations and cultivating curiosity along the way. Episode Highlights Wha

50. “Make Space, Not Time” and Other Insights from the Sacred Pause

Apr 09 2024 20 mins

In a world driven by doing, pausing can feel lazy, inaccessible, and scary. Most of us know that rest is important, but often find ourselves caught between what our bodies are telling us and the cultural expectations we’re pushing up against. It’s a lot to navigate, and takes time to soften into. In Part 1 of a 3-part series on liminal space and creative pauses, hear the wisdom

49. Seasonal Reflection Ritual: Spring 2024

Apr 02 2024 19 mins

Welcome to a new season of Wild Words! I’ve recently completed my seasonal reflection ritual, and am sharing my process to support your writing practice too. We’re covering what came up in winter, the books I’m looking forward to reading, what my writing life looks right now, plus a few podcast updates. Episode Highlights How a reflection ritual supports your writing practi

48. 6 Ways to Soothe Your Nervous System

Nov 14 2023 27 mins

Learning what makes your brain and body feel supported and safe is an act of self-love. With a spirit of experimentation, this episode offers a variety of ways to soothe your nervous system, tune in to what feels good, and prioritize rest on a daily basis. Episode Highlights Why experimentation is a key to understanding your nervous system The easiest type of breathwork to try

47. Starting Over as a Writer on the Internet

Nov 06 2023 21 mins

Surprise! After a year of consideration, I’ve officially moved my newsletter to Substack and this episode is the audio version of my first official post. From my brief history in the entrepreneurial world (hello, burnout) to the slow and methodical steps I’ve taken to simplify how I show up (and where), we’re talking about what it means to be a writer online today. Episode Hi

46. Experiments with NaNoWriMo

Oct 24 2023 17 mins

Every November, writers from around the world commit to writing daily for 30 days, with the goal of generating 50,000 words of a new novel. National Novel Writing Month has enormous potential for helping us make progress, but not everyone feels comfortable with the parameters. If you have a new project you’re itching to make progress on, the concept of NaNoWriMo can be useful, bu

45. Preparing Your Nervous System for Publication with Tiffany Clarke Harrison

Oct 17 2023 67 mins

My guest today is Tiffany Clarke Harrison and we’re talking about the shadow side of publication—something many writers experience but rarely discuss publicly. While it’s normal to experience self-doubt, comparison, anxiety, and feeling like you want to crawl into a hole a couple of weeks before your book comes out, we often meet ourselves with shame, believing that we should

44. Should Writers Be on Substack?

Oct 03 2023 34 mins

Ever since Substack came on the scene, writers have flocked to the platform which claims to be a social media alternative that supports writers getting paid for their work. But is it something all authors should use? If you’re Substack curious, trying to decide whether or not to host your newsletter there, or just want some thoughtful ways to think through the decision, don’t m

43. Why Writers Need Rest with Ximena Vengoechea

Sep 26 2023 58 mins

In her new book, Rest Easy, Ximena Vengoechea describes rest as “a state of being in which nothing is required of us. It’s a time where we can just be.” For writers who are typing away in addition to holding down a day job and parenting, rest can feel illusive, but as it turns out, rest is an essential tool of any creative practice. In our modern world, accessing restorative