From Resistance to Action: The Tools for Writers with Jamie Rose
Sue Campbell interviews former actress turned author and coach Jamie Rose, author of Facing Madame X, about resuming creative work after unexpected disruptions such as caregiving, illness, grief, and injury. Rose shares how caring for her mother with bladder cancer halted her book but ultimately enriched it, and how committing to a daily minimum (20 minutes) kept her connected to the “sacred” writing process even on the day she euthanized her cat. She explains Phil Stutz’s “plane of will” (small daily commitments that build self-trust) and “string of pearls” (each day’s effort counts equally, focusing on identity and process rather than results). They discuss “Part X/Madame X” resistance, perfectionism, and writing without inspiration, and Rose leads the “reversal of desire” tool to move through fear by embracing discomfort.
00:00 Welcome Back Jamie
01:35 When Life Derails Writing
02:23 Caretaking And Creative Timing
04:19 Sacred Daily Commitment
07:41 Plane Of Will Explained
11:52 Start Small Beat Perfectionism
12:39 Meet Part X Resistance
16:02 String Of Pearls Mindset
17:57 Inspiration Versus Discipline
19:56 Writing Is Never Perfect
22:33 Why Writers Keep Going
25:40 Tools To Fight Resistance
29:15 Reversal Of Desire Exercise
32:21 Keep The Fire Burning
33:01 Final Thanks And Resources