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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 15 MIN

121 | Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Book? 3 Signs You’re Holding Yourself Back

from Book Writing Made Simple | How to Write a Book, Christian Author, Self-Publishing, Memoir, Holy Spirit · host Donna Sherrie - Book Writing Coach, Author, Certified Kingdom Coach

Have you been saying you’re going to write your book… but months—or even years—keep passing by? You’ve started, stopped, and restarted. You’ve planned, prayed, and thought about it… But your manuscript is still unfinished. What if the real issue isn’t time or lack of ideas… but self-sabotage? In this episode, we’re uncovering the hidden patterns that keep aspiring authors stuck in cycles of procrastination, overthinking, and delay. If you’ve ever found yourself constantly restarting your book, staying stuck in preparation mode, or avoiding accountability, this conversation will bring clarity. You’ll learn how to recognize the subtle ways you may be holding yourself back from writing your first book and what it takes to finally move forward without overwhelm. This episode is for the aspiring author who: Keeps restarting instead of finishing their manuscript Feels stuck in research, planning, or “getting ready” Struggles with procrastination and follow-through Desires to write and publish their first book but can’t seem to stay consistent If you’re ready to stop delaying your book and start making real progress, this episode will help you identify the pattern and shift out of it. Be Encouraged, DS . . Next Steps ⬇️ Schedule a Create a Solid Book Plan - 1HR Coaching Call 💛 JOIN the Book Writing Made Simple Writers Community: Get support, strategy, and sisterhood from other Christian writers inside the FREE Facebook group. 👉 donnasherrie.com/community Become a Book Writing Made Simple Insider ➡️ bit.ly/bwmsinsider Grab a Copy of Untarnished: Reclaiming my Self Worth through God’s Untainted Love Book

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