Steven Pressfield may have been the first to give a name to the thing we have all felt in our creative lives: resistance.

Resistance is often the explanation for our motivation failing us even though we really want to be successful writers. It's also the key to figuring out what you REALLY want as a writer.

Because here's the thing: usually, when you are feeling resistance, there's a reason.

In this episode of the How to be an Author podcast, writing coach Karena Akhavein helps you to learn how to use resistance to break down roadblocks to writing success.