The Successful Author Mindset A Hand..., Joanna Penn
The Successful Author Mindset A Hand..., Joanna Penn
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The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey

Author: Joanna Penn

Narrator: Caroline Holroyd

Unabridged: 2 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/07/2017


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate on July 11, 2016

I went into this book thinking that I wouldn't get much out of it. After all, I have been through my tormented "aspiring writer" phase and come out the other side a proud, independently published author. Sure, I'm still plagued by insecurity and doubt, but how much help could a glorified pep talk re......more

Goodreads review by Amy on May 16, 2018

I read this quickly, all in one sitting. I found it very helpful compared to a lot of writing focused books out there. The author was direct and honest, making point clear and succinctly. This book does not go into the techniques or structuring of writing but rather the mindset you need to have to b......more

Goodreads review by tappkalina on February 14, 2021

January 14, 2021 I just finished my reread and highlighted 99 things. I mean, it's a lot, but next time I only need to read these 99 things. And most of them are quotes, so any time I need motivation, I know where to go for it. January 12, 2021 No new information for me, but it's nice they are collecte......more

Goodreads review by M.G. on August 12, 2019

Disclaimer: I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Part 1: From The Book Cover 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 bloc......more

Goodreads review by Gillian on April 02, 2018

I'm a big fan of Joanna Penn's, following her Creative Penn podcast and having read most of her author help books. A lot of the advice in this book, I felt like I'd heard before from her--and it was still five stars. It was so exactly what I needed to hear at the time I read the book that it really......more