The Successful Author Mindset
Joanna Penn
Being a writer is not just about typing. It’s also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creative journey.
Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer’s block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you’re going through these things, it can feel like you’re alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too.
This book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I have been through myself over the last nine years, and that perhaps you will experience at different times on the creative journey.
Each small chapter tackles a possible issue and then offers an antidote, so that you can dip in and out over time. It includes excerpts from my own personal journals as well as quotes from well-known writers. I hope it helps you on the road to becoming a successful author.
Duration - 2h 55m.
Author - Joanna Penn.
Narrator - Caroline Holroyd.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2016 Joanna Penn ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Being a writer is not just about typing. It’s also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creative journey. Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer’s block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you’re going through these things, it can feel like you’re alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too. This book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I have been through myself over the last nine years, and that perhaps you will experience at different times on the creative journey. Each small chapter tackles a possible issue and then offers an antidote, so that you can dip in and out over time. It includes excerpts from my own personal journals as well as quotes from well-known writers. I hope it helps you on the road to becoming a successful author. Duration - 2h 55m. Author - Joanna Penn. Narrator - Caroline Holroyd. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2016 Joanna Penn ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Dedication and Quote
Duration:00:00:24
Why this book?
Duration:00:02:26
1.1 Self doubt and imposter syndrome
Duration:00:05:03
1.2 Need for validation
Duration:00:03:27
1.3 Fear of failure
Duration:00:05:02
1.4 Fear of rejection and criticism
Duration:00:06:43
1.5 Your inner critic
Duration:00:03:38
1.6 Fear of judgment
Duration:00:05:44
1.7 Perfectionism
Duration:00:02:44
1.8 Writers block and procrastination
Duration:00:06:25
1.9 I'm not creative
Duration:00:09:59
1.10 My writing isn't original
Duration:00:03:49
1.11 Why write?
Duration:00:02:36
1.12 I don't have the time or self discipline
Duration:00:04:50
1.13 It's hard work
Duration:00:05:35
1.14 Starting things and not finishing them
Duration:00:04:21
1.15 Family friends and writer's groups
Duration:00:03:33
1.16 How do I find my voice?
Duration:00:05:04
1.17 Comparisonitis
Duration:00:04:10
Part 2: After publishing 2.1 Anticlimax
Duration:00:04:49
2.2 Definition of success
Duration:00:09:26
2.3 What happens when you tell people?
Duration:00:02:19
2.4 I'm overwhelmed
Duration:00:03:20
2.5 Dealing with fans
Duration:00:04:08
2.6 Haters gonna hate
Duration:00:04:02
2.7 Ambition, fame and fortune
Duration:00:03:57
2.8 Giving up
Duration:00:04:48
Part 3: Tips for success 3.1 Know thyself
Duration:00:05:45
3.2 Understand your creative process
Duration:00:05:58
3.3 Develop professional habits
Duration:00:08:05
3.4 Manage professional relationships
Duration:00:04:53
3.5 Take control of your writing career
Duration:00:06:13
3.6 Find your community
Duration:00:06:19
3.7 Keep learning
Duration:00:02:31
3.8 Schedule rest and take time off
Duration:00:02:30
3.9 Think long term. Create a body of work
Duration:00:09:40
4.1 Conclusion
Duration:00:00:49
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:14