Authors, Creators and Visionaries

012: Getting Past Imposter Syndrome


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Today we're talking about Imposter Syndrome, a.k.a. "I feel like a fraud."


Do you want to stop ditching your idea because you feel like an imposter? And stop worrying that people may see you as a "fraud?"


Imposter Syndrome (or some variation thereof) is experienced by nearly every single author at some point in his or her career. In the end, as with so many other negative feelings, it stems from fear. The question is: fear of WHAT?


In today's episode, you'll discover:


Why the thing you fear is EXACTLY what readers desperately want


 The four qualities that actually make you credible to readers

(none is a fancy degree or established tribe of raving fans)


 Proof that anyone can shift his or her mindset around imposter syndrome (you'll never guess what award I received as a high school senior)


 Two mindsets that set authors up for mediocrity from the get-go


 The TRUTH about the importance of impressive credentials


 The SIMPLE EXERCISE that will jumpstart your recovery from Imposter Syndrome (and it's something you can do today!)

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Authors, Creators and VisionariesBy Elizabeth Lyons