Tag: imposter syndrome
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Imposter syndrome never goes away
“It’s getting scary and real!” I’ve been working with an author since last summer. I helped them shape their book proposal, and edited their manuscript. The result? They landed a book deal with their top publisher. Success! But despite that success, the imposter syndrome never really goes away. Now that the author is lining up…
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So much of writing is wrestling with fear
Here are two examples of how to push through the fear with action and ideas: – If you’re afraid you’re “lazy” and won’t do the work, you hold yourself to a schedule, deadlines, and accountability. – If you’re a perfectionist and afraid of making a mistake, you push through the fear and write, knowing you…