The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey

by Joanna Penn

Overview

Being a writer is not just about typing. 
It's also about surviving the rollercoaster 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 decade 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.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940153208862
Publisher:	The Creative Penn Limited
Publication date:	06/29/2016
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	258 KB

About the Author

Joanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers under J.F.Penn. She also writes inspirational non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning creative entrepreneur and international professional speaker. Her site, TheCreativePenn.com is regularly voted one of the top 10 sites for writers and self-publishers.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Mindset Aspects of Creativity and Writing

Self-doubt and imposter syndrome

Need for validation

Fear of failure

Fear of rejection and criticism

Your inner critic

Fear of judgment

Perfectionism

Writer's block and procrastination

"I'm not creative. I don't have any ideas"

"My writing isn't original"

"Why write? There are too many books in the world already"

"I don't have the time or self-discipline to write"

"I'm not finding writing much fun. It's hard work."

"I keep starting things and not finishing them"

Dealing with friends, family and writer's groups

"How do I find my voice?"

Comparisonitis or "Everyone is better than me"

Part 2: Mindset Aspects after Publishing

Anti-climax and creative dissatisfaction

What is your definition of success?

What happens when you tell people that you're an author?

"I'm overwhelmed"

Dealing with fans, authenticity and drawing the line

Haters gonna hate

Ambition, fame and fortune

Giving up

Part 3: Tips for Success on the Author Journey

Know thyself

Understand and hone your creative process

Develop professional habits

Manage professional relationships

Take control of your writing career

Find your community

Keep learning

Schedule rest and take time off

Think long term. Create a body of work