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 ©.

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Opening Credits

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Dedication and Quote

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Why this book?

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1.1 Self doubt and imposter syndrome

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1.2 Need for validation

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1.3 Fear of failure

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1.4 Fear of rejection and criticism

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1.5 Your inner critic

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1.6 Fear of judgment

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1.7 Perfectionism

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1.8 Writers block and procrastination

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1.9 I'm not creative

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1.10 My writing isn't original

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1.11 Why write?

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1.12 I don't have the time or self discipline

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1.13 It's hard work

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1.14 Starting things and not finishing them

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1.15 Family friends and writer's groups

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1.16 How do I find my voice?

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1.17 Comparisonitis

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Part 2: After publishing 2.1 Anticlimax

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2.2 Definition of success

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2.3 What happens when you tell people?

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2.4 I'm overwhelmed

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2.5 Dealing with fans

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2.6 Haters gonna hate

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2.7 Ambition, fame and fortune

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2.8 Giving up

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Part 3: Tips for success 3.1 Know thyself

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3.2 Understand your creative process

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3.3 Develop professional habits

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3.4 Manage professional relationships

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3.5 Take control of your writing career

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3.6 Find your community

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3.7 Keep learning

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3.8 Schedule rest and take time off

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3.9 Think long term. Create a body of work

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4.1 Conclusion

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Closing Credits

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