Write with Confidence

Have you been telling yourself you’ll write your book when life calms down, after the kids are older, when work slows down, or when you finally have more time? What is this “someday” plan really costing you?

This episode will uncover the real ways postponing your writing dream is holding you back, from the excuses that keep you stuck to the emotional weight that builds when you keep putting it off. We go beyond productivity and get to the heart of identity: who you become when you keep waiting, and who you become when you finally start.

If you’re ready to stop wondering if you could be a writer and start actually becoming one, this episode is for you.

To stop second-guessing yourself and start showing up consistently on the page, download your FREE Writer's Compass assessment at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful tool takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you dream of.

To see if the Abundant Writer Program is right for you, schedule a free consultation call at bit.ly/writerconsult.

Rejection is part of every writer's journey, but it doesn't have to stop you in your tracks. In this episode, you'll learn how to shift your perspective on rejection so it no longer feels like a personal attack on your abilities and instead becomes useful information that moves your writing practice forward.

You'll also walk away with four practical strategies to put rejection to work for you. These practices will help you stay consistent, protect your mental well-being, and keep submitting your work until it finds its home.

If you're ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start showing up consistently on the page, download your FREE Writer's Compass assessment at: www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful tool takes a clear, honest look at every part of your writing practice and shows you exactly what to focus on so you can build the confidence and consistency you've been working toward.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com

If you've ever read another writer’s work and immediately felt like you didn't measure up, you're not alone. In this episode of the Write with Confidence podcast, we get honest about the comparison spiral that almost every writer falls into, why it happens, and what it's actually telling you about your relationship with your own writing.

You'll walk away with five practical strategies to shift your mindset and protect your creative energy so that other writers' success stops feeling like a threat and starts feeling like motivation. 

Whether you're deep in a comparison spiral right now or just want tools ready for when one hits, this episode will help you get back to the page feeling steadier and more confident in your own voice.

To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out exactly where to start.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com

Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program.

Are you a perfectionist who's been told your high standards are holding you back? What if everything you've been taught about perfectionism is wrong, and your so-called "flaw" is actually one of your greatest strengths as a writer?

In this episode, writing productivity coach, Kristina Chilian, reframes perfectionism from a creativity killer into a powerful tool you can wield with confidence. You'll discover the five perfectionist traits that can supercharge your writing, learn how to recognize when your standards are helping versus hindering your progress, and walk away with three practical questions that will keep your perfectionism working for you instead of against you. 

Whether you've been staring at the same paragraph for an hour or haven't started your manuscript because it needs to be "just right," this episode will change the way you see yourself as a writer and give you the confidence to move forward.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com

Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program.

To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out exactly where to start.

Is procrastination keeping you from your writing? Do you have a lot of mental drama around the work that you’re avoiding? If so, this episode is for you.

I share what procrastination actually means and give you four powerful questions to help you uncover why you're really avoiding your writing. Whether you've been putting off a difficult scene, delaying that query letter, or just can't seem to sit down and start, these questions will help you get to the root of what's holding you back and give you the tools to move through it with clarity and self-compassion. You CAN overcome procrastination, but not through willpower alone.

To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out exactly where to start.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com.

Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program.

You know the thing you've been putting off? The project you keep meaning to start, the manuscript you're not quite ready to share, the class you'll sign up for when the timing is better?There's always a reason to wait, but waiting has a cost. 

In this episode, we're talking about one of the most powerful shifts a writer can make: starting before you feel ready. We'll cover what's really behind that feeling of "not yet," what you actually gain by taking action despite the fear, and what it might be costing you to stay where you are. If you've been waiting for a sign to begin, this is it.

To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out exactly where to start.

Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com.

⁠Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program.

Also mentioned in the episode:  The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.

Are you not finishing your book or writing project because you’re afraid of what might happen if you succeed?

In this episode, we unpack the fear of success — the hidden anxiety that can sabotage your writing before you ever hit “publish.” 

We’ll explore:

• What fear of success actually is

• How it shows up for writers

• The deeper beliefs underneath it

• Two powerful mindset shifts that help you reclaim control, and

• The real benefits of success that fear tries to make you forget

  
  

If you’ve ever slowed yourself down because success felt overwhelming, unsafe, or “too much,” this episode will help you reimagine success in a way that feels achievable.

To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out exactly where to start.

⁠Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program.

If you’d like more support, reach out to me at [email protected]

Also mentioned in the episode: 

Money mindset books: two great books to start with are You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero and Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny.

Is the fear of failure keeping you from writing to your potential? Are you playing it safe and not putting 100% of yourself into your writing practice?

In this episode, we look at the many ways that fear of failure can show up for writers and how it works to keep us stuck. I share a different way of thinking about failure and how to use it to your advantage. If you’ve been holding back because you’re afraid of rejection, ridicule, or any other kind of failure, this episode is just what you need to release those fears and embrace the possibilities for success.

It’s time to take fear out of the driver seat and put her in the trunk.

If you’d like more support with this mindset, reach out to me at [email protected]

⁠Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program.

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Also mentioned in the podcast: 

Rachel Hollis - @msrachelhollis

Is your academic training getting in the way of your creative writing? 

In this episode, I explore what it means to still be writing for a grade as an adult writer. We’ll look at the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of this mindset, why it’s so deeply ingrained, and how it erodes your confidence, creativity, and trust in yourself. If you’ve ever felt frozen without clear instructions, anxious about doing it “wrong,” or dependent on outside validation, this episode is for you.

After exploring how this mindset can adversely affect your writing, I offer three practical strategies to help you break free from learned constraints and shift from writing performatively to writing creatively. 

It’s time to trust in your creative voice and to reclaim your authentic, creative identity. Let’s get started.

If you’d like more support with this mindset, reach out to me at [email protected]

⁠Learn more about The Abundant Writer Method⁠, my coaching program for writers.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Morning pages from Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way (1995). Here’s a great blog post by Chris Winfield explaining morning pages.

Does writing sometimes feel harder, more stressful, or more discouraging than it should? Are there areas of your writing life where you feel off or out of balance? 

In this episode of Write with Confidence, I share why your writing success depends on much more than skill or discipline and how intentionally designing your writing life can bring clarity, balance, and peace. You’ll learn how small, thoughtful adjustments can reduce stress, increase motivation, and help you feel more grounded and supported as a writer. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why aiming for balance, even if we never fully get there, is a key to long-term confidence. And you’ll know exactly how to start designing a writing life that truly works for you.

Be sure to download the FREE tool that goes with this episode: The Writer’s Compass. This simple assessment will help you take stock of your writing life and identify where to start making small shifts toward balance. You can access it at:⁠www.theabundantwriter.com/compass⁠

Learn more about The Abundant Writer Method.

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