The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast

Skill vs Confidence: Real Reason Why The First Draft Sucks | #136


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We’re primed at a young age to believe that we need to be good at something to do something, but that’s not how building skill mastery works, friend! There’s a huge difference between not having the skills to do something and not having the confidence to do it.


So, it really doesn’t matter if you’re taking up writing, painting, cooking, or making music, Caitlin emphasizes that nobody gets it perfect on the first try, and that's 100% okay! What’s important is how your art makes you feel.


Inspired by a conversation with their partner and fellow writer in their writing incubator program, join us as Caitlin explores the importance of practice, playfulness, and the willingness to make mistakes in any creative pursuit.


You Will Learn:

- The difference between lacking skill vs lacking confidence

- The importance of practice and willingness to make mistakes

- The concept of quantity vs quality over time

- Challenges faced by disabled and neurodivergent individuals in creative pursuits

- The value of learning from others and being part of a supportive community


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  • How to Eliminate Shame & Guilt in Your Creativity

  • How to Combat Internalized Ableism in Your Writing

  • 3 Major Roadblocks to Finishing Your First Draft

  • What Makes an Aspiring Writer vs a Real Writer


  • Super epic resources to check out next:

    🔑 Unlock the transformative power of your imagination with our Summer Camp: Speculative Fiction for Trauma Healing!

    https://www.askfishfisher.com/working-title-summer-camp

    Your story deserves to be written, messy drafts and all! Join me in turning your authorly dreams into reality with the Working Title Writing Incubator. Dive into the world of storytelling and make your book inevitable. Your story belongs in the world—let's make it happen, one chapter at a time!


    ✨ Join us in the Working Title Writing Incubator:

    https://www.caitlinlizfisher.com/working-title

    ✨ What’s it like inside the Working Title Incubator:

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MQysBYzuQ58SVXcd4wymK?si=412d7283c70c441c

    More cool resources we think you’ll love:


    🌞 Join the Neurodivergent Creative community to connect with other creative, queer, and neurodivergent individuals.


    Share your favorite creative pursuits with us, talk about your own messy first draft, or infodump about your latest artsy hyperfixations – we’d love to meet you!🌻

    https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod

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