🎙️ Just showing up for your writing time is sometimes the hardest part. 

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with author, editor, and literary coach Racquel Henry to explore the internal battles writers face—and how mindset can make or break your creative momentum.

We discuss:

Racquel’s own writing journey and how she learned to show up for herself

The power of “touching your project daily”—and what that really means

Why comparison is creativity’s kryptonite 💥

How to stay grounded when you’re juggling multiple projects (or identities)

The value of knowing who you are as a writer, not just what you produce

Practical, compassionate advice for writers in any season

Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just need a nudge to reconnect with your work, this episode will remind you: your mindset matters as much as your manuscript.

👇 What’s one thing you do to reset when the writing pressure creeps in?

Find out more about ⁠Racquel Henry⁠

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🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:

ANGELA HAAS
Choose your own adventure 
🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/

CASSIE NEWELL
Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/ 
Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/ 
Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/ 

Keywords: mindset, writing, showing up, author journey, creative process, balance, writer identity, motivation, self-care, comparison