Every novel has its challenges–and it’s normal to feel intimidated at the start of a new project–but sometimes we find ourselves with a novel idea that feels impossible. Though you’re captivated by the idea, you have this feeling in your gut that you’re not “good enough” yet to write it.

But are you really not good enough? Or are you just scared of the work required to nail it?

This week on podcast, I offer guidance on how to tease apart whether your novel idea is the kind of challenge you can take on today…

Or if you genuinely need to level up as a storyteller before you commit to the idea.

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