Episode 137: How to Actually Overcome Self-Doubt as a Writer

The Kate and Abbie Show

Do you ever compare your writing to others and feel like you just don't measure up? Does self-doubt ever make you want to throw your manuscript into the trash bin? Are you feeling discouraged because you're not where you want to be in your writing/publishing journey? If so, you’re not alone. These are mental battles that plague writers everywhere… And that’s why, in this episode of the Kate and Abbie Show, we’re not just offering fluffy words of motivation but concrete action steps that you can implement right now to overcome self-doubt for good. Ready to transform your mindset and become an invincible author? Grab a notebook and let’s get into this. ✨ Start Kate's Wellness For Writers course here: https://kaemmons.teachable.com/p/wellness-for-writers Kate's latest video on creativity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP4SrRDLDsg ✨ DON'T MISS OUR CO-WRITTEN SERIES RELEASE - sign up for the waitlist here: https://mailchi.mp/kaemmons.com/kate-abbies-co-write-waiting-list Read Abbie's new book, The Otherworld: https://www.amazon.com/Otherworld-Abbie-Emmons-ebook/dp/B0CB9G22D9 ➡️ Join the Patreon and get access to exclusive live hangout sessions: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/ Kate's 7-Day Meditative Journey for Writers: https://kaemmons.teachable.com/p/writers-reset-7-day-meditative-journey ✏️TAKE ABBIE'S SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener 📓GET ABBIE'S FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: http://eepurl.com/gFYD8z 💻GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26 GET ABBIE'S SCRIVENER THEMES: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/pack-of-7-custom-scrivener-themes/ 📚Buying our books is the best way to support us as artists! 📚 Get my first book, The Blood Race here: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Race-K-Emmons/dp/1521963304/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659992894&sr=8-1 Get Abbie's first book, 100 Days of Sunlight here: https://www.amazon.com/100-Days-Sunlight-Abbie-Emmons/dp/1733973311/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659993030&sr=1-1 Like this episode? Give us a thumbs up, subscribe, and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

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