20: What to Do When "But What If..." Takes Over

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Even the most optimistic, curious, open-minded of us occasionally have moments when we worry, "Oh sh*t. What if...?" If you're like me, it's enough to keep you stuck in one place for hours (if not days. Or months). Many of us have two sides: we have a side that says, "Oh sh*t, what if...?" and we have a side that says, "I've got this! I'll figure it out!"When writing your book (or, ultimately, getting ready to publish or starting on your fifth marketing campaign), how can you effectively (and quickly!) switch from a "Holy sh*t. What if...?" mindset to one of excited curiosity?I'll tell you exactly how I do it in this episode of Write the Damn Book Already.  Resources mentionedFloret FlowerBook Writing Made Simple🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINTGet back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMPYou've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebookSupport the show******Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.  Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth