In this solo episode, I’m talking directly to novelists about a mindset shift that can change how you see yourself and your manuscript: you don’t need to be fixed. Your writing voice is already inside you—it doesn’t need to be installed or made more “writerly.” It needs to be nurtured, strengthened, and given space to take shape.
What we’re exploring:
✨ Why the language of “fixing” your manuscript (or yourself) is so damaging.
✨ The difference between strengthening a draft and treating it like it’s broken.
✨ How to recognize and trust the voice that’s already yours.
✨ What supportive book editing and coaching should feel like (and red flags to watch out for).
✨ Practical ways to nurture both your writing and your creative self.
What I want novelists to remember:
Your first draft isn’t broken—it’s raw material, full of possibility. And you, as the writer, aren’t broken either. With the right support and a compassionate writing mindset, you can uncover the authentic voice that’s already within you and shape it into stories that feel whole and alive.
🎙️Learn more about my coaching and editing services at nicolemeier.com
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