Write with Confidence

Kristina Chilian
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The Write with Confidence podcast is for writers who want to feel more confident, motivated, and inspired. No matter your level of writing experience, this podcast will provide you with the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to stop procrastinating and be more consistent with your writing. Kristina Chilian is a certified coach for writers, a licensed educator, and the creator of The Abundant Writer Method. For more than a decade, Kristina has helped writers find their voice. For additional support, visit https:/www.theabundantwriter.com and follow Kristina on Instagram @theabundantwriter.

Episodes

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    #9. How to Overcome Procrastination

    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 seem to sit down and start, these questions will help you get to the root of what's holding you back and give you the tools to move through it with clarity and self-compassion. You CAN overcome procrastination, but not through willpower alone. To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out exactly where to start. Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com. Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program.

    11 min

  2. 22 FEB

    #8. Start Before You're Ready

    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 what's really behind that feeling of "not yet," what you actually gain by taking action despite the fear, and what it might be costing you to stay where you are. If you've been waiting for a sign to begin, this is it. To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out exactly where to start. Connect with Kristina at www.theabundantwriter.com. ⁠Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program. Also mentioned in the episode:  The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.

    14 min

  3. 15 FEB

    #7. Are You Afraid of Success

    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 control, and The real benefits of success that fear tries to make you forget If you’ve ever slowed yourself down because success felt overwhelming, unsafe, or “too much,” this episode will help you reimagine success in a way that feels achievable. To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass at www.theabundantwriter.com/compass. This simple but powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out exactly where to start. ⁠Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program. If you’d like more support, reach out to me at kristina@theabundantwriter.com Also mentioned in the episode:  Money mindset books: two great books to start with are You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero and Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny.

    13 min

  4. 8 FEB

    #6. Stop Being Afraid to Fail

    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’re afraid of rejection, ridicule, or any other kind of failure, this episode is just what you need to release those fears and embrace the possibilities for success. It’s time to take fear out of the driver seat and put her in the trunk. If you’d like more support with this mindset, reach out to me at kristina@theabundantwriter.com ⁠Learn more about The Abundant Writer Coaching Program. Visit www.theabundantwriter.com to learn more about me and join my monthly newsletter. Also mentioned in the podcast:  Rachel Hollis - @msrachelhollis

    10 min

  5. 1 FEB

    #5. Are You Still Writing for a Grade?

    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 about doing it “wrong,” or dependent on outside validation, this episode is for you. After exploring how this mindset can adversely affect your writing, I offer three practical strategies to help you break free from learned constraints and shift from writing performatively to writing creatively.  It’s time to trust in your creative voice and to reclaim your authentic, creative identity. Let’s get started. If you’d like more support with this mindset, reach out to me at kristina@theabundantwriter.com ⁠Learn more about The Abundant Writer Method⁠, my coaching program for writers. Also mentioned in this episode: Morning pages from Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way (1995). Here’s a great blog post by Chris Winfield explaining morning pages.

    16 min

  6. 25 JAN

    #4. Design a Balanced Writing Life

    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, thoughtful adjustments can reduce stress, increase motivation, and help you feel more grounded and supported as a writer.  By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why aiming for balance, even if we never fully get there, is a key to long-term confidence. And you’ll know exactly how to start designing a writing life that truly works for you. Be sure to download the FREE tool that goes with this episode: The Writer’s Compass. This simple assessment will help you take stock of your writing life and identify where to start making small shifts toward balance. You can access it at:⁠www.theabundantwriter.com/compass⁠ Learn more about The Abundant Writer Method. For more personalized support, visit ⁠www.theabundantwriter.com⁠

    15 min

  7. 18 JAN

    #3. Be Confident Right Now

    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: your unique voice, your ability to learn, and your ability to handle challenge. These internal anchors create a steady foundation that no rejection, critique, or setback can take away. By the end of this episode, you’ll have more trust in yourself and your abilities. To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass. This powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out where to start. Learn more about The Abundant Writer Method. For more personalized support, visit www.theabundantwriter.com

    12 min

  8. 11 JAN

    #2. 3 Harmful Myths About Confidence

    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 strategies you can use when doubt, procrastination, or overwhelm show up (because they will). This episode is an invitation to stop waiting for permission and start trusting yourself as a writer. Whether you’re just starting out or finding your way back to the page, you’ll walk away feeling supported, encouraged, and reminded that confidence isn’t something you earn; it’s something you practice. To get started on your road to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass. This powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to figure out where to start. Learn more about The Abundant Writer Method. For more personalized support, visit www.theabundantwriter.com Also mentioned in this podcast: Marie Forleo: Everything is Figureoutable

    12 min

  9. 4 JAN

    #1. Finding Confidence

    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 classes and read more books about the craft, I'd finally feel confident enough to write the book I felt called to write. Spoiler alert: that didn't work, either. My lightbulb moment was years in the making, but when it did finally happen, it changed everything. If you've ever felt paralyzed by perfectionism, avoided your writing because you're worried it won't be good enough, or doubted whether your voice even matters, this episode is for you. Find out how a shift in mindset opened the floodgates and gave me the confidence to finally embrace my creative side and write a book. Learn how this podcast series will help you find confidence in your own writing voice. To get started on your journey to writing with confidence, download the FREE tool, The Writer’s Compass. This powerful assessment will give you the clarity you need to take action. Learn more about The Abundant Writer Method. For more personalized support, visit www.theabundantwriter.com

    11 min
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The Write with Confidence podcast is for writers who want to feel more confident, motivated, and inspired. No matter your level of writing experience, this podcast will provide you with the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to stop procrastinating and be more consistent with your writing. Kristina Chilian is a certified coach for writers, a licensed educator, and the creator of The Abundant Writer Method. For more than a decade, Kristina has helped writers find their voice. For additional support, visit https:/www.theabundantwriter.com and follow Kristina on Instagram @theabundantwriter.

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    Kristina Chilian
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