On this episode of “Write Where it Hurts,” Eva and Katryn discuss imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and how to tame your inner critic and use it to your advantage during revisions. When is the best time to kick that mean brain to the curb? Come for the mental health, stay for the surly/hilarious rants about basketball playoffs and 20th century dude authors.

*Content warnings: Eating disorders, anxiety, intrusive thoughts.

Sources

The Wisdom of Anxiety: How Worry and Intrusive Thoughts Are Gifts to Help You Heal

Eva’s books are way better than Death Bed: the Bed that Eats

Seriously, watch Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure

Find a therapist on Psychology Today

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Hello and welcome! This episode introduces “Write Where it Hurts,” a mental health podcast for writers that discusses the highs and lows of publishing with humor and heart. This week, Eva and Katryn discuss the expectations vs. the realities of querying, submission, and everything after. From Taylor Swift to Gillian Anderson, there are a few delightful tangents, too.*

Sources

Jane Yolen on Rejection: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jane-yolen-americas-hans-_b_5398407

Ally Malinenko (author of Ghost Girl and This Appearing House) on publishing:

https://twitter.com/AllyMalinenko/status/1518902811613929474?s=20&t=h_MlYP4I22CyWuwg03JMfA

Heather Kamins (author of The Moth Girl)

Katryn Bury -known by friends as Kate! (author of Drew Leclair Gets a Clue)

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