Episode 05: Showing Up For Yourself Even When It's Hard with Racquel Henry

🎙️ Just showing up for your writing time is sometimes the hardest part. In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with author, editor, and literary coach Racquel Henry to explore the internal battles writers face—and how mindset can make or break your creative momentum.We discuss:Racquel’s own writing journey and how she learned to show up for herselfThe power of “touching your project daily”—and what that really meansWhy comparison is creativity’s kryptonite 💥How to stay grounded when you’re juggling multiple projects (or identities)The value of knowing who you are as a writer, not just what you producePractical, compassionate advice for writers in any seasonWhether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just need a nudge to reconnect with your work, this episode will remind you: your mindset matters as much as your manuscript.👇 What’s one thing you do to reset when the writing pressure creeps in?Find out more about ⁠Racquel Henry⁠🔔 Subscribe for more! ➡  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthorNextDoor 🎙️For More About The Author Nextdoor ➡ https://theauthornextdoor.com/ 🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:ANGELA HAASChoose your own adventure 🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/CASSIE NEWELLRomance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/ Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/ Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/ Keywords: mindset, writing, showing up, author journey, creative process, balance, writer identity, motivation, self-care, comparison