The Author Burnout Cure

Isabel Sterling
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The Author Burnout Cure

Isabel Sterling, multi-published author and master certified coach, is on a mission to dismantle burnout culture, one author at a time.

  1. 16H AGO

    175. Your Editor Doesn’t Hate You

    “I’m afraid to ask for an extension. I don’t want my editor to hate me.” I hear some version of this at least once a week in author communities, and it makes sense that it’s a common fear! We care so much about our books (and the future of our careers) that we can become hyper-vigilant to anything that might get in the way of potential success. But! Your editor does not hate you. I promise. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 useful reframes that will help you let go of that fear the next time it pops up. *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mindset & emotional resilience you need to thrive as an author. To learn more and schedule your free enrollment call, go to http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy Looking for even more author advice and notifications about upcoming workshops? Sign up for my weekly Real Talk for Writers newsletter by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

    23 min

  2. JUL 9

    174. Dealing with Doubt as an Author

    Doubt is a common part of the creative process… but it doesn’t need to derail forward momentum or feel miserable. Whether doubt shows up for you in the brainstorming, outlining, drafting, or revision process (or all of them!), today’s episode will help you extract useful information from that doubt and get back into the flow of your novel. *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mindset & emotional resilience you need to thrive as an author. To learn more and schedule your free enrollment call, go to http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy Looking for even more author advice and notifications about upcoming workshops? Sign up for my weekly Real Talk for Writers newsletter by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

    24 min

  3. JUL 2

    173. Sneaky Perfectionism

    You care about the quality of your books, but where's the line between a commitment to excellence and the kind of perfectionism that holds you back? And how do you keep perfectionism from stealing your creative joy? On today’s episode, I dive into the nuances of perfectionism – including the sneaky ways it can show up in your writing process. *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mindset & emotional resilience you need to thrive as an author. To learn more and schedule your free enrollment call, go to http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy Looking for even more author advice and notifications about upcoming workshops? Sign up for my weekly Real Talk for Writers newsletter by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

    30 min

  4. JUN 25

    172. How to Make Waiting Suck Less

    As authors, we spend a lot of time waiting in publishing. Waiting on submission to see if our book will sell. Waiting to hear back from our agent on whether our book is ready for sub. Waiting for your next edit letter, for cover design options, for responses from the authors who might blurb your book. All. The. Waiting. Today, I’m sharing a simple 5-step tool to help you make waiting suck just a little bit less. PS - There’s still time to catch the final three days of the Consistent Writing Challenge! Sign up here: http://www.isabelsterling.com/challenge *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mindset & emotional resilience you need to thrive as an author. To learn more and schedule your free enrollment call, go to http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy Looking for even more author advice? Sign up for my weekly Real Talk for Writers newsletter. You’ll also get updates about free monthly trainings and coaching availability. Sign up by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

    26 min

  5. JUN 18

    171. Choosing Your Writing Fuel

    Writing a novel is hard work. There’s no getting around that. But! The way you fuel your writing sessions has a major impact on whether that work feels sustainable or burns you out. Listen in to learn how to intentionally choose how you’re fueling your writing sessions to ensure the longevity of your author career. PS - The Consistent Writing Challenge is happening now! Sign up here: http://www.isabelsterling.com/challenge *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mindset & emotional resilience you need to thrive as an author. To learn more and schedule your free enrollment call, go to http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy Looking for even more author advice? Sign up for my weekly Real Talk for Writers newsletter. You’ll also get updates about free monthly trainings and coaching availability. Sign up by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

    18 min

  6. JUN 11

    170. When to Take a Break

    Being able to write consistently is the cornerstone of a successful fiction career - but consistent writing doesn’t mean writing every day or even the same amount every week or month. But what do you do when life is really hard? How do you know whether to take a break or still find a way to show up and write? I went live on IG last week to share my thoughts on this, and I’m sharing the replay here with you. *** Reminder: Applications are open for the June 2025 cohort of The Confident Author Academy! This 6-month group coaching program will help you break up with burnout, write consistently, access creative flow, and put the fun back in your fiction career. Submit your application before June 12th: http://www.isabelsterling.com/application Need to talk through your decision? Get on my calendar here. *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mindset & emotional resilience you need to thrive as an author. To learn more and join the June 2025 cohort go to http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy-cohort Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

    37 min

  7. JUN 4

    169. Bare Minimum Book Marketing

    Buckle up folks, you’re in for a ranty episode. On today’s episode, I’m breaking down my personal marketing pet peeves with a firm reminder that you don’t have to market in a way that makes you miserable! Once the ranting is out of my system, I provide simple, actionable tips from my Bare Minimum Book Marketing strategy. Reminder: Applications are open for the June 2025 cohort of The Confident Author Academy! This 6-month group coaching program will help you break up with burnout, write consistently, access creative flow, and put the fun back in your fiction career. Submit your application before June 12th: http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy-cohort *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mindset & emotional resilience you need to thrive as an author. To learn more and join the June 2025 cohort go to http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy-cohort Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

    32 min

  8. MAY 28

    168. How to Customize Writing Advice

    If writing advice leaves you feeling discouraged rather than inspired, you’re not alone. It’s normal to unintentionally use writing advice as proof that something is wrong with the way that we work. We tend to give more weight to “expert advice” than our personal lived experience of how we tell stories. This episode will help you bring a sense of neutral curiosity to all types of writing and publishing advice so you can better evaluate whether it’s good advice for YOU and your unique brain. Reminder: Applications are open for the June 2025 cohort of The Confident Author Academy! This 6-month group coaching program will help you break up with burnout, write consistently, access creative flow, and put the fun back in your fiction career. Submit your application before June 12th: http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy-cohort *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mindset & emotional resilience you need to thrive as an author. To learn more and join the June 2025 cohort go to http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy-cohort Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

    30 min
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Isabel Sterling, multi-published author and master certified coach, is on a mission to dismantle burnout culture, one author at a time.

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  • Creator
    Isabel Sterling
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    175
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    Explicit
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    © 2022 The Author Burnout Cure
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