The Author Burnout Cure

By Isabel SterlingBusiness Education Arts Books Self-Improvement Careers

The Author Burnout Cure episodes

March 08, 2022 9. The 5 Causes of Writer's Block
Whether you call it writer's block, lack of inspiration, or feeling stuck, the result is the same: you, staring at the blank page, unable to write.

In order to solve writer's block, you need to know what's causing it. This episode walks you through the 5 main causes, how to diagnose them, and how to get writing again.

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The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here.
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12 min
March 01, 2022 8. Should You Abandoned Your Novel?
The lure of the shiny new idea is strong, but should you actually abandon your current project? Today's podcast helps you decide when quitting is a good idea.

Click here for the IG post with the "Should I Quit?" flowchart.
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The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here.
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13 min
February 22, 2022 7. No Writing Is Wasted
Do you ever feel like you're wasting your time trying to write a novel? Do you get upset when you have to throw away an entire draft that doesn't work? In today's episode, Isabel sheds light on her belief that no writing is ever wasted.
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The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here.
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19 min
February 15, 2022 6. How to Trust Yourself
How do I trust myself to finish my book if I let myself rest whenever I want? How will I hit deadlines if I set a low Minimum Enoughness Measure?

These are common questions, and in today's podcast, Isabel addresses them head on. She talks about the importance of cultivating self-trust and provides a process to help you flex that muscle more often.

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The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here.
Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here.
DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!
22 min
February 08, 2022 5. Busy Isn't a Bragging Right
Our culture celebrates being busy, but the devaluation of rest is driving so many in publishing right to burnout. Isabel explains why being busy is bad for your creativity and introduces the MEM (Minimum Enoughness Measure) as a way to combat our tendency to overwork.

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The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here.
Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here.
DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!
16 min
February 01, 2022 4. How to Stop Refreshing Your Inbox
Do you find yourself constantly refreshing your inbox while querying (or while waiting for notes from your editor/agent)? In today's episode, Isabel breaks down why we do this, why it feels terrible, and how to break the habit so we can get focused on what we love: writing something new.

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The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here.
Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here.
DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!
24 min
January 25, 2022 3. Choose Your POV
This isn't a first person vs third person debate. Today, we take a look at the POV you're choosing for your own personal writing life and whether it's helping or hurting you.

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The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here.
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DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!
14 min
January 25, 2022 2. The Lies We Tell Ourselves
As writers, we're a pretty creative bunch. Unfortunately, that means we also get pretty creative about the lies we concoct about the future. In today's episode, Isabel breaks down the lies we tell ourselves about getting a book deal and why that can lead to burnout.

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The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here.
Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here.
DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!
18 min
January 25, 2022 1. WTF *Is* Burnout, Anyway?
Wondering what exactly burnout is and where it comes from? This is the perfect place to start. Why? Well, burnout doesn't come from WHAT you're doing. It comes from WHY you're doing those things.

Don't worry, I explain it all in today's episode.

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The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here.
Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here.
DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!
20 min