In this episode, Amanda welcomes back Joanna Norland, a writer and writing coach, to explore the parallels between marathon training and the writing process. Joanna shares her journey from being last picked in middle school sports to finding joy in marathon training and how it serves as a metaphor for writing. Discover the three essential ingredients for achieving more than you ever imagined: a visceral goal, a supportive community, and a consistent habit. Joanna also introduces her "Write in Ten" program, designed to help aspiring writers find their voice and overcome perfectionism. About Joanna:UK-based writing coach, Joanna Norland, is a playwright, fiction writer and former journalist. Her plays, including Lizzy, Darcy and Jane and Mothers Have Nine Lives have been performed on four continents. Joanna coaches independently and for Starcroft Farm Cabins writing retreats in East Sussex. In January, 2026, she will launch Write in Ten, a 10-week program providing structure, support and strategies to help you get your dream writing projects out of your head, onto the page and into the world. She is committed to making writing accessible and attainable because she knows that when writing flows, life glows. If you're ready to write that book, she's ready to help you make it happen. My website - www.joannanorland.comWrite in Ten -- Begins Jan 10, 2026 https://www.joannanorland.com/write-in-ten-1Ten-for-Five (5-day writing boost + webinar) Starts November 17, 2025 https://www.joannanorland.com/ten-for-five-challenge1-1 Coaching: https://www.joannanorland.com/1-1-coachingBlog: https://www.joannanorland.com/post/three-myths-that-keep-you-from-writing 

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