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The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey

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Channel: The Creative Penn · 2016 · Education

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The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey
Available now in ebook, print, workbook and audiobook formats.

Being a writer is not just about typing. It’s also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creative journey.

Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer’s block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more.

When you’re going through these things, it can feel like you’re alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too.

This book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I have been through myself over the last nine years, and that perhaps you will experience at different times on the creative journey.

Each small chapter tackles a possible issue and then offers an antidote, so that you can dip in and out over time. It includes excerpts from my own personal journals as well as quotes from well-known writers. I hope it helps you on the road to becoming a successful author.

Includes: 
Part 1: Mindset Aspects of Creativity and Writing

    Self-doubt and imposter syndrome
    Need for validation
    Fear of failure
    Fear of rejection and criticism
    Your inner critic
    Fear of judgment
    Perfectionism
    Writer’s block and procrastination
    “I’m not creative. I don’t have any ideas”
    “My writing isn’t original”
    “Why write? There are too many books in the world already”
    “I don’t have the time or self-discipline to write”
    “I’m not finding writing much fun. It’s hard work.”
    “I keep starting things and not finishing them”
    Dealing with friends, family and writer’s groups
    “How do I find my voice?”
    Comparisonitis or “Everyone is better than me”

Part 2: Mindset Aspects after Publishing

    Anti-climax and creative dissatisfaction
    What is your definition of success?
    What happens when you tell people that you’re an author?
    “I’m overwhelmed”
    Dealing with fans, authenticity and drawing the line
    Haters gonna hate
    Ambition, fame and fortune
    Giving up

Part 3: Tips for Success on the Author Journey

    Know thyself
    Understand and hone your creative process
    Develop professional habits
    Manage professional relationships
    Take control of your writing career
    Find your community
    Keep learning
    Schedule rest and take time off
    Think long term. Create a body of work

Available in ebook, print, workbook and audiobook formats at all major online stores and direct from the author. Links here: 
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/mindset

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