Is It Self-Protection or Self-Sabotage: Why Tough Stories Cause Writer's Block

Send us Fan MailHave you ever worked on a tough story only to hear a voice in your head say maybe you’re not good enough, or maybe this isn't the project for you? How do you know if it’s self-sabotage or a wise part of you that’s trying to get your attention? Join professional writer Donna Moriarty and me as we discuss these voices and how to tell the difference between sabotage and support—especially when one voice is telling you to slow down or stop.  Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeGrampy’s Coat by Donna MoriartyNot Just Words: How a Good Apology Makes You Braver, Bolder, and Better at LifeDear Especially After Breaking: What If You Decide with the Full Force of Your Own Formidable Wisdom by Jeannine Ouellette How Recovery Supports Memoir Writing and Book Marketing Tips with Laura Cathcart RobbinsHow to Stop Gaslighting Yourself with Ingrid Clayton, Ph.DEpisode Highlights2:50 The Impact of Scene Writing on the Brain3:35 The Voices Writers Wrestle With10:30 Why Marketing Memoir is Hard  13:27 The Publication Fallacy Writers Buy Into16:25 The Problem with Staying Small19:00 Protecting the Magic of Your Most Precious Stories23:42 Donna’s Best Writing AdviceDonna’s bio: Donna Moriarty is a lifelong writer and editor. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Keepthings, Ms., San Francisco, and others. She’s the author of Not Just Words: How a Good Apology Makes You Braver, Bolder, and Better at Life. Donna is currently working on a memoir. She and her husband live in Ossining, N.Y., where they raised three wonderful children and a succession of dachshunds.Connect with Donna: Website: www.donnamoriarty.comWriting Website: www.silversmithwriting.comInstagram: @image.and.likeness Email: [email protected] Better Memoir Scenes: https://janefriedman.com/building-better-memoir-scenes-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/Connect with your host, Lisa:Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInProduced by Espresso Podcast Production