Professional Writer Shares Perspective On The Five Author Freakouts

EP 35| Professional writer and author of The Five Author Freakouts, Julie Anne Eason, shares her insights about the often-debilitating challenges faced by authors and how to work through them. In this episode Julie chats with us about… - Challenges in nonfiction writing, especially for inexperienced authors - Mental blocks preventing authors from writing, publishing, and selling their books - Moments of doubt and frustration known as the "five author freakouts" - Importance of self-discovery and refinement in effectively communicating ideas - Dealing with resistance and the necessary tools - Letting go of control after finishing a draft and giving it to an editor or publisher - Understanding the fine line between professionalism and perfectionism - The subconscious mind as a potential cause of freak outs and the importance of digging deep - Embracing "good enough" and moving forward to avoid getting stuck in the pursuit of       perfection - Shifting the focus from the author to the audience for book success - Feeling of disappointment and frustration after completing a book draft - Comparison to other creative endeavors and the middle point of doubt and frustration - Potential blow to the ego when the first draft doesn't meet expectations - Acknowledgment of personal struggles stemming from upbringing and childhood traumas - Difference between lack of knowledge and lack of willingness in not pursuing promotion - AND MUCH MORE! Purchase Julie's book: The Five Author Freakouts: Overcoming Procrastination, Self Doubt, and Imposter Syndrome on the Writer's Journey Learn more about Julie's work at: https://julieanneeason.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices