Write with Confidence

Is procrastination keeping you from your writing? Do you have a lot of mental drama around the work that you’re avoiding? If so, this episode is for you. I share what procrastination actually means and give you four powerful questions to help you uncover why you're really avoiding your writing. Whether you've been putting off a difficult scene, delaying that query letter, or just can't...

You know the thing you've been putting off? The project you keep meaning to start, the manuscript you're not quite ready to share, the class you'll sign up for when the timing is better? There's always a reason to wait, but waiting has a cost.  In this episode, we're talking about one of the most powerful shifts a writer can make: starting before you feel ready. We'll cover...

Are you not finishing your book or writing project because you’re afraid of what might happen if you succeed? In this episode, we unpack the fear of success — the hidden anxiety that can sabotage your writing before you ever hit “publish.”  We’ll explore: What fear of success actually is How it shows up for writers The deeper beliefs underneath it Two powerful mindset shifts that help you reclaim...

Is the fear of failure keeping you from writing to your potential? Are you playing it safe and not putting 100% of yourself into your writing practice? In this episode, we look at the many ways that fear of failure can show up for writers and how it works to keep us stuck. I share a different way of thinking about failure and how to use it to your advantage. If you’ve been holding back because you...

Is your academic training getting in the way of your creative writing?  In this episode, I explore what it means to still be writing for a grade as an adult writer. We’ll look at the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of this mindset, why it’s so deeply ingrained, and how it erodes your confidence, creativity, and trust in yourself. If you’ve ever felt frozen without clear instructions, anxious abou...

Does writing sometimes feel harder, more stressful, or more discouraging than it should? Are there areas of your writing life where you feel off or out of balance?  In this episode of Write with Confidence , I share why your writing success depends on much more than skill or discipline and how intentionally designing your writing life can bring clarity, balance, and peace. You’ll learn how small,...

In this episode of Write with Confidence , I challenge the idea that confidence is something writers earn AFTER: after finishing a manuscript, publishing a book, or receiving positive feedback. I define confidence and explain why real confidence doesn’t require certainty, fearlessness, or having everything figured out.  Then we explore the three core capabilities you can be confident in right now:...

In Episode 2 of Write with Confidence , I challenge three common myths about confidence that fuel self-doubt and keep writers stuck. You’ll learn why confident writers don’t actually have everything figured out, why struggle is not a sign you’re doing it wrong, and why waiting for external validation only disconnects you from your creativity. I'll introduce you to practical mindset shifts and...

In this first episode of Write with Confidence , I share my story of going from fearful perfectionist to a creator who writes with joy and confidence. For years I questioned if I could write, if I should write. When I did finally allow myself to try, I'd write and rewrite Chapter One over and over before jumping to a new, shinier idea. Rinse, repeat. Then I thought that if I just took more cla...