Episode 184: How the Emotional Cycle of Change Relates to Your Book-Writing Journey

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola talks about the Emotional Cycle of Change, a model put forward by psychologists Don Kelley and Daryl Conner. She realised it reflects what writers experience as they go through the book creation process. There are five stages – uninformed optimism, informed pessimism, the valley of despair, informed optimism, and success and fulfilment. Tune in to hear about each of them.In this Episode:Excitement, reality check, the void, things coming together, and completionYou don't know what you don't knowThe valley of despair is a normal part of the processHaving support and a community is so importantDo you feel like throwing in the towel with your book?Links Mentioned:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeWe’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community, and anyone you think would enjoy it.