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[Mark Cecil, inner stuff]: Why getting feedback on your work is like open-heart surgery + opting for the twisty path vs. the straight path to ‘success’ Ep 1105
In this second part of my interview with Mark Cecil, author of BUNYAN AND HENRY, OR, THE BEAUTIFUL DESTINY we cover the squishier side of writing–the thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs that influence the work, including:
Why he considers getting feedback to be like open heart surgery–absolutely vital, yet painful–and ultimately, a time-saver
And, ironically, how devastated he gets by a bad review
How his inner critic loves to tell him, “If you were any good, you’d be successful by now,” and how he deals with that
How making his debut at 46 motivates him
Taking the twisty path instead of the straight path (if that even exists)to what he calls “the beautiful destiny”
In other news, Mark is also the host of “The Thoughtful Bro” podcast where he interviews authors about their latest book. If you’re digging “Finding the Throughline,” you are also going to dig “The Thoughtful Bro,” so go check it out!
Visit Mark at markcecilauthor.com.
For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.
Thanks to this week’s sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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By Kate Hanley
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In this second part of my interview with Mark Cecil, author of BUNYAN AND HENRY, OR, THE BEAUTIFUL DESTINY we cover the squishier side of writing–the thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs that influence the work, including:
Why he considers getting feedback to be like open heart surgery–absolutely vital, yet painful–and ultimately, a time-saver
And, ironically, how devastated he gets by a bad review
How his inner critic loves to tell him, “If you were any good, you’d be successful by now,” and how he deals with that
How making his debut at 46 motivates him
Taking the twisty path instead of the straight path (if that even exists)to what he calls “the beautiful destiny”
In other news, Mark is also the host of “The Thoughtful Bro” podcast where he interviews authors about their latest book. If you’re digging “Finding the Throughline,” you are also going to dig “The Thoughtful Bro,” so go check it out!
Visit Mark at markcecilauthor.com.
For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.
Thanks to this week’s sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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