The Novelry on Writing14 Okt 2024

How to Overcome Self-Sabotage in Writing

In this inaugural episode of The Novelry on Writing, writing coaches Alice Kuipers and Mahsuda Snaith describe the different types of self-sabotage that can plague writers and how to overcome these obstacles to find joy in your writing. Be kind to yourself, write a messy first draft, and enjoy the writing journey. It’s not supposed to be easy, but it is supposed to be fun! For a deeper dive into this topic, check out Alice’s blog post, How to Overcome Self-Sabotage for Writers.

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. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - Tip #1: Identify the problem 02:55 - Tip #2: Turn down the negative voice 05:28 - Tip #3: Embrace the messiness 08:25 - Tip #4: Focus on the small steps 12:49 - Tip #5: Know where you’re at

Guest bios

Alice Kuipers Alice Kuipers is the bestselling, award-winning author of five novels, and six books for younger readers. She has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. She is also a bestselling ghostwriter experienced in writing memoir. . Mahsuda Snaith Mahsuda Snaith was an Observer New Face of Fiction in 2017. Her debut novel, The Things We Thought We Knew, was released in 2017 to great praise. Her second novel, How to Find Home, was chosen as a BBC Radio 4 ‘Book at Bedtime.’

Resources Check out these blog posts for more insight on how to show up to the page every day. How to Overcome Self-Sabotage for Writers

Writing Tips for Neurodivergent Authors

5 Ways to Keep the Words Coming

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