In this episode of the Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, Caitlin Liz Fisher shares a personal story about her journey to realizing the importance of writing for oneself and how that authenticity can lead to resonating with the right readers. Join us as we explore the significance of staying true to your own voice amidst the pressures of audience expectations and marketability!

Episode Highlights:

✅ The significance of writing authentically and passionately for yourself first

✅ The impact of imposter syndrome on creative endeavors

✅ How staying true to your voice can attract the right audience

✅ The importance of valuing your story above external validation

✅ Embracing the messy and beautiful journey of writing without succumbing to perfectionism

This episode serves as a reminder to neurodivergent writers that their narratives matter, and staying true to their own stories is paramount in connecting with the right readers. Embrace the journey of writing authentically and remember that your voice is unique, your experiences valid, and your story deserving of being told! 

Noteworthy Quotes:

💬 "I could write the book I want to write. I could tell the story I want to tell. I can write something that is so true to myself that it won't matter if people don't like the book."

💬 "For every one-star review, there are probably three to five five-star reviews telling me that they were crying by page 10 because they had never felt so witnessed and seen."

Cool resources we think you’ll love:

📌 3 Major Roadblocks to Finishing Your First Draft

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hAqeyOSwq4oDiM5i0R6Ww?si=93167ed863744dca

📌 What makes an Aspiring Writer vs a Real Writer?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LxWra67goXPPXyDhG4LJW?si=3f85278229e543e1

📌 Neurodivergent Creative Writing: How to Outline Your Novel

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Rc2DXAWKW4xQGydYieKA9?si=b8e22fef5490404b

📌Neurodivergent Creative Writing: Allow Your Shower Thoughts to Do Magic!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/09mCTqLLPIMt70lRJZhWgy?si=96b400be9f584e38

📌 Healing from People Pleasing Trauma

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SxYEmmcS5T27JcNFVmZl2?si=cd5efc88eacf4b5c

📌 You Are Enough - The Power of Self-Compassion

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wWB6ipewH8KO4kU5QiFCd?si=4004b2e034dc4484

More super epic resources to go check out:

✨ Working Title Writing Incubator (Caitlin’s Signature Writing Program)

Your story deserves to be written, messy drafts and all! Join me in turning your authorly dreams into reality with the Working Title Writing Incubator. Dive into the world of storytelling and make your book inevitable. Your story belongs in the world—let's make it happen, one chapter at a time.

✨ Novel Parkour Challenge (FREE)Unleash your creativity in our Free 5-Day Novel Parkour Challenge — a high-octane writing adventure designed specifically for ADHD and AuDHD writers. Fast-paced and fun, this challenge will help you outline your novel without getting bogged down by perfectionism or overwhelming details. Sign up now using the link below and revolutionize your storytelling process!

https://www.askfishfisher.com/novel-parkour-five-day-challenge

✨ F*ck New Years Resolutions Workbook at bit.ly/fnyr 

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