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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 other Monday and learn to write more in less time, project manage your writing life, be your own best cheerleader, and ultimately discover your path to the writing career of your dreams. Look, I know you’re busy! This podcast has short digestible episodes so you can get back to doing what you do best–writing your book! Get ready to spread your wings! Visit: https://youcantoucan.com/pcast for more info.

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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 other Monday and learn to write more in less time, project manage your writing life, be your own best cheerleader, and ultimately discover your path to the writing career of your dreams. Look, I know you’re busy! This podcast has short digestible episodes so you can get back to doing what you do best–writing your book! Get ready to spread your wings! Visit: https://youcantoucan.com/pcast for more info.

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Episodes

13: Project Management 101 (aka: you don’t need a PMP to manage your writing)

1/16/2023
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

Duration:00:07:20

12: Success is Personal (aka: achievement unlocked)

1/9/2023
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...

Duration:00:11:52

11: Resolutions Shmezolutions (aka: why calling goals resolutions sets you up for failure)

1/2/2023
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 HAVE A QUESTION or COMMENT? Submit it...

Duration:00:14:00

Season 2 Trailer!

12/22/2022
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!

Duration:00:00:34

S1E010: 5 Myths and Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Thoughts on Writing (aka: you can write and you will write)

12/12/2022
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...

Duration:00:22:21

S1E009: Am I a Writer? (aka: binding and gagging your negative inner voice)

12/5/2022
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 112Apple podcasts HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here! Episode website and full transcript: youcantoucan.com/s1e9 All music from Uppbeat.io (free for...

Duration:00:22:59

S1B3: Bonus: 7 Ways to Use Writing to Unwind During the Holidays (or any time)

12/1/2022
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: 7 Ways to Use Writing to Unwind Workbook with seasonal Toucan20 trackersMindful.orgApple podcasts HAVE A QUESTION? Submit it straight to me here! Episode website and full transcript:...

Duration:00:10:44

S1B2: Last Day! (aka: NaNoWriMo bonus episode)

11/30/2022
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: 12Breaking 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...

Duration:00:05:40

S1E008: Breaking Bad... Habits! (aka: the three Rs of creating habits)

11/28/2022
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 HabitThe Plan for Anything EpisodeGet your very own Quick Start Guide to Writing More in Less Time...

Duration:00:13:58

S1:E007: The Guilt of Taking Time Off (aka: time controls everything we do)

11/21/2022
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...

Duration:00:23:59

S1:E006: Plan for Anything Part 2 (aka: yeah, things’ll definitely get in your way)

11/14/2022
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 HabitsThe Gorging of SoulsThe Quick Start Guide4thewordsPlan for Anything Quick Reference Guide The Tools: If you like the podcast, why not tell a friend?...

Duration:00:18:41

S1:E005: Plan for Anything Part 1 (aka: things will get in your way)

11/7/2022
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 TimeNaNoWriMoYou’ve Got a Book in You by Elizabeth...

Duration:00:17:41

S1:B1: The NaNoWriMo Bonus Episode

11/1/2022
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.orgDeluxe Tracker HAVE A QUESTION? Submit your question straight to me here! Episode website and full transcript: YouCanToucan.com/s1b1

Duration:00:13:14

S1:E004: A Monster Writers Must Face (aka: SNIS)

10/31/2022
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: Follow me on the ‘gram!Dia de los MuertosNational Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 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...

Duration:00:10:19

S1:E003: You Are Not Alone (aka: writers and their habits)

10/24/2022
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

Duration:00:14:20

S1:E002: The Meat and Potatoes (aka: your new way to write)

10/17/2022
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!):...

Duration:00:25:39

S1:E001: Welcome and Introduction (aka: who the heck am I?)

10/10/2022
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: Links and things mentioned in this episode: Uppbeat.ioFree Quick Start Guide to Writing More in Less Time HAVE A QUESTION? Submit your question straight to me here! Episode website: YouCanToucan.com/S1E1

Duration:00:17:56

S1:E00 Trailer

9/29/2022
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

Duration:00:01:13