The Author Burnout Cure

The Author Burnout Cure

Hosted by: Isabel Sterling

Isabel Sterling, multi-published author and master certified coach, is on a mission to dismantle burnout culture, one author at a time.

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113. Nerding Out on “The Gap & The Gain”

I rarely do this, but I have a non-fic book recommendation for y’all this week. I’ve been reading The Gap & The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, and I am OBSESSED. Their work is so in line with what I...
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112. Overcoming Burnout-Induced Apathy

If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Is this whole writing thing even worth it anymore?” this episode is for you. When you’ve worked really hard toward a goal but haven’t (yet!) reached that goal, you can easily to...
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111. How to Navigate Publishing “Discourse”

Social media often swings between a highlight reel of amazing book deals and doom-and-gloom declarations that the publishing industry is slowly dying. When you find yourself stressed about publishing discourse and...
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110. Public Speaking Tips with Madeline Schwarz

If you don’t love public speaking, this episode is for you. Communication coach, Madeline Schwarz, is on the podcast today talking all things public speaking for authors. We cover the basics of public speaking skills,...
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109. The Empowered Author Principles

For the final backstage pass this month, we’re taking a look at the agenda you’ll find inside The Empowered Author Principles - the 4th and final pillar of the curriculum I teach my clients. We talk everything from...
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108. The Authentic Marketing Method

Like it or not, when you become an author, marketing becomes part of your job description. It doesn’t have to take over your entire life though. In today’s backstage pass inside The Confident Author Academy, I give...
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107. The Creative Flow Formula

It’s nearly impossible to access creative flow when you’re avoiding your book and feeling all sorts of dread and anxiety about the publishing process. So in today’s backstage pass, I pull back the curtain on The...
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106. The Joyful Writing Protocol

Ready for a backstage pass? This week, we’re diving into the first pillar of the curriculum I teach inside The Confident Author Academy. The Joyful Writing Protocol covers all the foundational mindset and emotional...
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105. Hustle is a Mindset

How do you know if you’re hustling and in danger of burning out? You can’t tell simply by looking at WHAT you’re doing or how much you’re writing. Hustle and burnout are driven by the thoughts you think and the...
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104. 35 Lessons on my 35th Birthday

It’s my birthday! (Tomorrow!) In honor of turning 35, I’m sharing 35 lessons about writing, publishing, and life. Some are silly. Some are profound. All of them come from the heart. The publishing industry is hard....
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103. The Motivation Bank

In order to weather all of the hard parts about publishing, you need to have a fully funded Motivation Bank. What is a motivation bank and how do you fill it up? Listen to this short-and-sweet episode to find out. The...
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102. When Your Book Gets Canceled

In the summer of 2023, my publisher decided to cancel the final book under contract with them. After two years of work, Gay Ghost Book was no more. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain to walk you through what happened...
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