Throughout history, certain writers have faced public backlash, some of it well deserved. Today, easy access to social media means that anyone can broadcast their criticism of any public figure, and that commentary can go viral, often destroying or at the very least negatively impacting that person's reputation.

Being an author means subjecting yourself to public exposure and critiques. Writing and publishing a book is always challenging, but in the era of cancel culture, it can be even harder.

Writing Coach Karena Akhavein has spoken with many authors for whom the fear of getting cancelled has led to self-censorship and  lack of creative freedom, and eventually writer's block.

In this episode of thre How ot be an Author podcast, we'll be talking cancel culture, fear of getting cancelled, how to write despite fear of being cancelled, and what to do in the face of negative criticism. This is a must listen for any author in our modern era.