EP 35| Professional writer and author of The Five Author Freakouts, Julie Anne Eason, shares her insights about the often-debilitating challenges faced by authors and how to work through them.
In this episode Julie chats with us about…
- Challenges in nonfiction writing, especially for inexperienced authors
- Mental blocks preventing authors from writing, publishing, and selling their books
- Moments of doubt and frustration known as the "five author freakouts"
- Importance of self-discovery and refinement in effectively communicating ideas
- Dealing with resistance and the necessary tools
- Letting go of control after finishing a draft and giving it to an editor or publisher
- Understanding the fine line between professionalism and perfectionism
- The subconscious mind as a potential cause of freak outs and the importance of digging deep
- Embracing "good enough" and moving forward to avoid getting stuck in the pursuit of
perfection
- Shifting the focus from the author to the audience for book success
- Feeling of disappointment and frustration after completing a book draft
- Comparison to other creative endeavors and the middle point of doubt and frustration
- Potential blow to the ego when the first draft doesn't meet expectations
- Acknowledgment of personal struggles stemming from upbringing and childhood traumas
- Difference between lack of knowledge and lack of willingness in not pursuing promotion
- AND MUCH MORE!
Purchase Julie's book: The Five Author Freakouts: Overcoming Procrastination, Self Doubt, and Imposter Syndrome on the Writer's Journey
Learn more about Julie's work at: https://julieanneeason.com/
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