In part 2 of my interview with essayist and author of the memoir The Heartbreak Years, Minda Honey, we really break down the inner parts of writing, including how to stay focused on the impact your work is having when all some people want to do is complain.

Other things we cover:

How an earlier school of personal essays bordered into too personal, or what Minda referred to as “self-exploitation”, and how to make sure you’re not doing that in your own personal writing

How even when you tell people what your book is about with a very clear title, some people are going to be upset by what you include in your book

How people are dismissive of women writing truthfully about all parts of their lives–and how she deals with the haters

Why doing the art that speaks to your soul is the only way to go

Her genius approach to dealing with the inner critic (preview: she proves it’s a liar)

Why not every day is a day for writing

Why Minda had to start doing her own taxes at age 17

Learning to cry

How Minda uses tools like human design and tarot in work and life

For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.

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