The Write Mindset with T.C. Burr Change your mind. Write your book.
You say you want to write a book—but fear keeps running the show. Push past comparison, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt and get your words on the page. Your book deserves to be written, and nobody can write it but you. It's not that you haven't done it. It's just that you haven't done it yet.
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Are you like me, always on the hunt for writing tips, resources, and ideas to help improve yourself as an author, or make the writing process easier?
On today's episode I share 3 tactical, practical things that have helped me as a writer, in the hopes that they'll be of help to you ...
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Ever felt overwhelmed by ALL the writing rules out there?
- Write every day vs. only when inspired
- plot everything out vs. write by the seat of your pants
- write in the morning vs. at night
- which software is best?
NO WONDER you're so frustrated and confused!
Let me save you hours of scrolling and second-guessing.
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The Write Mindset Podcast is your go-to show for new, aspiring, and even experienced writers who wrestle with fear of failure, imposter syndrome, or any of the mindset blocks that hold you back from writing your book.
I created this podcast for writers just like you, because I am you.
I know what it’s like to have an ideaa , dream of writing a book… but still feel stuck.
You can have all the talent, the tools, and the time in the wor...
So you want to write a book, but where should your focus be - on the dream or the discipline?
Should you focus on that big-picture moment when everything comes together, and your dream is finally realized? This can help you stay motivated when it gets tough.
Or, should your focus really be on the day-to-day, one foot in front of the other, so you'll keep making progress?
On this episode we'll discuss why BOTH are critical to ...
You've heard this advice a million times before.
"write every day."
MANY writers subscribe to this idea - even famous ones and quite a few that I know personally and have a ton of respect for.
Like most writing advice, this is well-intentioned. But, like most writing advice, it isn't universally applicable and can be harmful in some circumstances.
In this episode I encourage new and aspiring authors to build a consistent, sustainabl...
So you want to write a book but aren't sure where to start?
Author Sarah Dressler has created an incredible resource for new and aspiring authors. Her non-fiction book How to Really Write Your Book and Other Forms of Self-Torture is a practical, helpful guide that takes would-be writers through the entire process, from the initial spark of an idea all the way through to the finished, published product.
So you want to write a book but aren't sure where to start?
Author Sarah Dressler has created an incredible resource for new and aspiring authors. Her non-fiction book How to Really Write Your Book and Other Forms of Self-Torture is a practical, helpful guide that takes would-be writers through the entire process, from the initial spark of an idea all the way through to the finished, published product.
This week on the podcast I share what I've found to be one of the very BEST ways to beat self-doubt and imposter syndrome, with some help from bestselling author Jon Acuff.
Jon's book Soundtracks is the book I recommend more than any other, and with good reason. This smart, accessible book helps writers and creatives change overthinking from a super problem into a superpower.
We've all had that feeling of imposter syndrome.
From th...
Should you write a "messy first draft?"
What about "show don't tell?"
Or how about "write what you know?"
Almost all writing advice is well-intentioned, but it's rarely one-size-fits-all, and sometimes it can even be harmful and counterproductive.
On this two-part interview host @tcburr sits down with @meganmaclaine to discuss how Megan combines a writer's creativity with her love of structure and organization to help ...
Should you write a messy first draft? What if you didn't have to?
On this two-part interview host @tcburr sits down with @meganmaclaine to discuss how Megan combines a writer's creativity with her love of structure and organization to help authors create amazing outlines, setting themselves up for success and saving TONS of time in edits and revisions. Be sure to follow & subscribe to the show to catch both epis...
On this episode I sat down with four-time author Frank Reddy and asked him some listener questions.
He didn’t think anybody would be interested in his first book, but after some encouraging feedback he decided to start querying, and it was picked up by a small press.
Three books later and he’s still writing, and he’s got great perspective on:
- What it takes to be a published author
- Traditional vs. Indie publishing
- Th...
On this episode I sat down with four-time author Frank Reddy and asked him some listener questions.
He didn’t think anybody would be interested in his first book, but after some encouraging feedback he decided to start querying, and it was picked up by a small press.
Three books later and he’s still writing, and he’s got great perspective on:
- What it takes to be a published author
- Traditional vs. Indie publishing
- Th...
In this episode I had the honor of sitting down with master writing coach Dawn Josephson.
In 1998, Dawn took a huge leap, setting out to start her own business as a freelance editor and writer. This led to many ghostwriting projects, before eventually becoming a hybrid publisher in 2000.
After 6 years, she sold that business and became a writing coach - the job she still has today.
Dawn's favorite part of being a writing coach is help...
How do you find out who you are after all hope feels lost?
In this episode I sat down with multi-faceted entrepreneur Shonda Ramsey.
Shonda grew up in a family with an entrepreneurial spirit, and when she was laid off and faced a personal tragedy in 2017, she decided to go all-in with her stationery brand, which has continued to expand and grow. Now, she does custom graphic design, book formatting and covers, consulting services...
This week on the show I sat down with author Lorena Para.
Lorena has been writing since she was a kid, and published her first novella in 2019. A homeschool mom, Etsy shop owner and chicken wrangler, Lorena says that being an author is “always who I wanted to be.”
She went into this knowing completely nothing about the writing and publishing process, and from her perspective it “really takes a couple of books to find out who you are...
Bonus Episode!
Beginning March 3, I'm hosting a 4-week writing challenge designed to help you (and me) make some serious progress toward our writing projects.
I've fielded enough questions by now that I thought it may be helpful to provide some of the answers in a recorded audio format.
Questions answered in this episode:
- What's the format for this writing challenge?
- Is it group-oriented or work on your own?
- Will I ...
This week on the podcast I interviewed author Carmen Norris.
Carmen loves stories and storytelling, and has for her entire life.
Her debut novel, The Offer came out in July of 2024.
Started writing songs and poetry, and early in life she started writing novels.
A couple years ago she decided she just wanted to get her books out there. Just wanted her stories in the world. She thought it was going to be tradit...
This week on the podcast, I sat down with author Curt Fulster.
Curt's written 15 children's books, a zombie horror novel, screenplays, and award-winning animated short films.
An electrician by trade, Curt loves the art of storytelling, and he writes every moment he gets the chance.
Check out this inspiring conversation as Curt and I discuss:
- Curt's transition from children's books to zombie horror stories
- Trusting the...
***BONUS EPISODE***
I've got two BIG updates for you on this short bonus episode.
1. I was recently honored to be a guest on the Dear Indie Author podcast!
Host Shonda Ramsey does an amazing job on this show, and it was so cool to be on the "other side" of the mic. Listen in as I provide a quick audio preview and go listen to my episode on her show - I think you'll love it!
This week on the Yet podcast I sat down with romance author Suzy Langevin.
Suzy majored in English Literature and has been writing her entire life, but at first she didn't think her writing rose to the level of importance as some of the great authors she had been reading.
She realized, though, that she didn't have to be ashamed of liking things because she liked them, and she quickly realized that writing "just a love story" ha...
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