{"product_id":"the-successful-author-mindset-a-handbook-for-surviving-the-writers-journey-9781912105427","title":"The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeing a writer is not just about typing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creative journey.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I have been through myself over the last nine years, and that perhaps you will experience at different times on the creative journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Mindset Aspects of Creativity and Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-doubt and imposter syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeed for validation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFear of failure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFear of rejection and criticism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour inner critic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFear of judgment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfectionism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWriter's block and procrastination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"I'm not creative. I don't have any ideas\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"My writing isn't original\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Why write? There are too many books in the world already\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"I don't have the time or self-discipline to write\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"I'm not finding writing much fun. It's hard work.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"I keep starting things and not finishing them\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with friends, family and writer's groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"How do I find my voice?\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComparisonitis or \"Everyone is better than me\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Mindset Aspects after Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnti-climax and creative dissatisfaction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is your definition of success?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat happens when you tell people that you're an author?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"I'm overwhelmed\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with fans, authenticity and drawing the line\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHaters gonna hate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmbition, fame and fortune\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGiving up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Tips for Success on the Author Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow thyself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand and hone your creative process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop professional habits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage professional relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake control of your writing career\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind your community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSchedule rest and take time off\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThink long term. Create a body of work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePenn, Joanna:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - 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.","brand":"Curl Up Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50364035825938,"sku":"9781912105427","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1ffacbe8-157d-43a8-bb55-c0f0e3842e8d.jpg?v=1728423524","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-successful-author-mindset-a-handbook-for-surviving-the-writers-journey-9781912105427","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}