Real Talk for Writers

with Isabel Sterling

Author & Master Certified Coach
Answering Family Questions this Holiday Season boundaries mindset people pleasing Nov 03, 2025

Before I dive into this week's Real Talk, which is all about dealing with potentially awkward publishing questions from friends and family, a quick update!

The Confident Author Academy's January 2026 cohort opens for applications next week!

Applications will open to everyone on Tuesday, November...

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People Pleasing Your Publisher confidence intentional thoughts people pleasing Sep 22, 2025

So... Last week I cut my pinky in a way that makes it painful (and slow) to write.

Rather than skipping this issue ofย Real Talk for Writers, I decided to pull a short but insightful email I wrote last year and give it a permeant place here. I hope you enjoy, and I'll be back (hopefully!) on October...

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