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Nothing cuts quite like that dreaded question: “So… how’s your book coming?”
In this episode of Write It Scared, I dig into why it stings, how to answer without spiraling, and how to reframe it into an empowering moment. Because progress isn’t about speed or polish—it’s about staying true to what you value and what you’re making meaning of in your creative life.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Writer’s Spiral
01:27 The Dreaded Question
02:20 Why It Stings
03:27 Reframing the Conversation
06:44 The Truth About Writing
07:48 How to Share about Your Journey
09:53 Keep Going
11:01 Closing Thoughts
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To get in touch with Stacy:
Email: [email protected]
https://www.writeitscared.co/wis
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Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared:
Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide
Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears
By Stacy Frazer5
2020 ratings
Nothing cuts quite like that dreaded question: “So… how’s your book coming?”
In this episode of Write It Scared, I dig into why it stings, how to answer without spiraling, and how to reframe it into an empowering moment. Because progress isn’t about speed or polish—it’s about staying true to what you value and what you’re making meaning of in your creative life.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Writer’s Spiral
01:27 The Dreaded Question
02:20 Why It Stings
03:27 Reframing the Conversation
06:44 The Truth About Writing
07:48 How to Share about Your Journey
09:53 Keep Going
11:01 Closing Thoughts
Have a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.
Support the show
To become a supporter of the show, click here!
To get in touch with Stacy:
Email: [email protected]
https://www.writeitscared.co/wis
https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/
Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared:
Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide
Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears

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