The mindset of a successful author

How to survive the author's journey

Being an author isn't easy every day.
And all creative careers can feel like a roller coaster ride.

Self-doubt, lack of self-confidence, fear of failure, need for validation, perfectionism, writer's block, the need to compare yourself to others, burnout, and many other emotions and insecurities can block your path. And when you encounter these negative thoughts, it's hard to know where to turn. But this is part of the creative and professional journey of a writer, and every writer can find themselves facing it.

This book lists the various pitfalls that can negatively influence the author's state of mind, pitfalls that I also encountered during my 9 years as an author, and that you may also encounter in your own writing journey.

Each chapter precisely describes the symptoms and causes of each of these problems and offers a remedy, so you can pick and choose sections over time. They also contain excerpts from my personal journals written several years ago or commentaries from famous authors.

I hope this book will help you in your career and personal journey.

You will find in this book:

I. Psychological Aspects of Creativity and Writing

1. Lack of self-confidence and imposter syndrome
2. Need for validation
3. Fear of failure
4. Fear of rejection and criticism
5. Your inner critic
6. Fear of judgment
7. Perfectionism
8. Writer's block and procrastination
9. "I'm not creative. I have no ideas."
10. "My writing is not original."
11. "Why write? There are already too many books in the world."
12. "I don't have the time or the self-discipline to write."
13. "I don't find writing very fun. It's hard work."
14. "I spend my time starting things and never finishing them."
15. Relationships with family, friends, and writers' groups
16. "How do I find my voice?"
17. Comparisonitis or "Everyone is better than me"

II. Aspects of the state of mind after publication

1. Anticlimax and creative dissatisfaction
2. What is your definition of success?
3. What happens when you tell people you are an author?
4. "I'm overwhelmed"
5. Interacting with fans. Authenticity and limits
6. Haters will hate
7. Ambition, fame and fortune
8. Abandon

III. Tips for success in the author's journey

1. Know thyself
2. Understand and refine your creative process
3. Develop professional habits
4. Manage professional relationships
5. Take control of your writing career
6. Find your community
7. Keep learning
8. Schedule rest and take free time
9. Think long-term. Create a body of work.