Balancing Writing with Life as a Caregiver: Insights from Daria White Osah

In this episode of the Write Anyway Summit, Daria White Osah discusses her program, 'No Time Writer,' and how she helps primarily women authors, many of whom are caregivers, carve out time for writing without guilt. Daria emphasizes the importance of overcoming internal conflicts around writing, urging authors to see their writing as valuable and necessary. She shares practical strategies such as flexible scheduling, utilizing small time pockets, and maintaining a commitment to writing despite life's interruptions. Daria also highlights the emotional consequences of not writing, including regret, and stresses the importance of modeling self-care and pursuing dreams for one's family. Finally, she encourages writers to recommit quickly to their writing goals and view their voice as important and worthy of being shared.

00:00 Welcome to the Write Anyway Summit

00:16 Understanding the Guilt of Writing

03:06 The Consequences of Not Writing

07:38 Finding Time to Write

15:49 Handling Interruptions and Staying Committed

21:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

24:33 Where to Find More from Daria White Osah