S2 Ep48: S2 Ep48: 7 Ways to Boost Your Writing Confidence

It’s all too easy to lose confidence when writing - after all, we’re putting our work out into the world for people to read, and that can test anyone’s courage!  But a lack of confidence becomes a problem when it stops you from writing or publishing your work - which leads to frustration and disappointment for you, the aspiring author. Well, that’s where this episode swoops in to help! During it, you’ll discover: The seven most common reasons writers lose confidence and why - perhaps you’ll recognise yourself in a few of them! How my own confidence is currently being challenged during my novel-writing journey and how it’s linked to the four stages of competence that we all go through when learning/doing something new. Simple strategies you can put in place immediately to help you feel more confident and trust that you do have the ability to write the book you aspire to write - because you really do! And lots more! We all go through periods where we lack confidence and wonder whether we’re ‘good enough’ to write a book. It’s natural when attempting something you’ve never done before - and even if you’re an experienced writer, those thoughts and doubts can creep up on you when you’re least expecting it. I hope this episode gives you the boost you need to sit at your desk with a renewed sense of courage and determination and, most importantly, with a smile on your face. Further resources My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,’ is available now on Amazon or directly via my website. Subscribe to my Substack - The Write Stuff - which is full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche. Foundations Programme - all information and waiting list for the next cohort. Connect with Steph: Website: https://stephcaswell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_ Use #creatinghappywriters If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform: Apple Spotify Amazon Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider. Apple Podcasts  Spotify Amazon Music