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9. The 5 Causes of Writer's Block
Whether you call it writer's block, lack of inspiration, or feeling stuck, the result is the same: you, staring at the blank page, unable to write.In order to solve writer's block, you need to know what's causing it....
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8. Should You Abandoned Your Novel?
The lure of the shiny new idea is strong, but should you actually abandon your current project? Today's podcast helps you decide when quitting is a good idea.Click here for the IG post with the "Should I Quit?"...
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7. No Writing Is Wasted
Do you ever feel like you're wasting your time trying to write a novel? Do you get upset when you have to throw away an entire draft that doesn't work? In today's episode, Isabel sheds light on her belief that no...
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6. How to Trust Yourself
How do I trust myself to finish my book if I let myself rest whenever I want? How will I hit deadlines if I set a low Minimum Enoughness Measure? These are common questions, and in today's podcast, Isabel addresses...
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5. Busy Isn't a Bragging Right
Our culture celebrates being busy, but the devaluation of rest is driving so many in publishing right to burnout. Isabel explains why being busy is bad for your creativity and introduces the MEM (Minimum Enoughness...
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4. How to Stop Refreshing Your Inbox
Do you find yourself constantly refreshing your inbox while querying (or while waiting for notes from your editor/agent)? In today's episode, Isabel breaks down why we do this, why it feels terrible, and how to break...
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3. Choose Your POV
This isn't a first person vs third person debate. Today, we take a look at the POV you're choosing for your own personal writing life and whether it's helping or hurting you.
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The publishing industry is hard....
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2. The Lies We Tell Ourselves
As writers, we're a pretty creative bunch. Unfortunately, that means we also get pretty creative about the lies we concoct about the future. In today's episode, Isabel breaks down the lies we tell ourselves about...
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1. WTF *Is* Burnout, Anyway?
Wondering what exactly burnout is and where it comes from? This is the perfect place to start. Why? Well, burnout doesn't come from WHAT you're doing. It comes from WHY you're doing those things. Don't worry, I...
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