This was an amazing episode--really inspiring and powerful. I also suffer with anxiety--specifically, social anxiety. Just commenting on a post like this can be nerve-wracking. Ever since I was young, I wanted to share stories, but I was crippled by the fear of pouring my soul onto the page and putting it out there for other people to see. The thought of it sounded like traipsing through a busy mall naked. Long story short, it's amazing to hear about creatives who routinely overcome their worries and anxieties and are successful. Thanks for this episode--it came just when I needed it. (And now I have another cool podcast to listen to!) :)
I absolutely agree with the dedicated writing space. I used to use my desk at home for a lot of fiction writing, but now I tend to use it 90% of the time for working at home on my day job. When I try and switch to writing fiction in the evenings or on the weekend, I find it incredibly difficult to get myself into that fiction writing head space at the desk I use for work. I find myself procrastinating. Thankfully I have a spare room I am going to gut (at some point) and make into a writing cave.
This interview touched me deeply! Two very sensitive women baring their writer sensitivities hit me like nothing I've felt for a long time. It was like an old lonely man waking between two young beautiful women and feeling confused about how he got there and feeling attraction to each/both and not knowing which way to turn. Deep feelings, confusion and the realization that something profound had awakened him from a long sleep. I realize that my frustration and confusion had gone away. I have written many manuscripts but never "hit the publish key. "Control+alt+delete" has just left my list of tools! My profound thanks to both eloquent and sensitive Authors!
Such a great heroic story of how to challenge the pervading paradigm. Thank you, you are a great role model Sarah Painter. Thank you, Joanna, for all the work you do.
This is great! and you both come across as so kind, helpful and human ...real. We all put others on pedestals but it is both a relief and comforting to know that we are not alone with our anxieties and quirky habits or self doubt. Thank you. I will certainly try a few of those suggestions in my writing. I always start my day writing a list, now I've just added to it - buy a hat!
I am so very glad I found your channel. I think they are the most informative videos that I have watched to this point! I especially love this one with Sarah Painter. I thought I was the only one that was so anxious! I also love your laugh and your smile. You are so infectious and I appreciate your knowledge and inspiration!
Thank you so much Joanna and Sarah for this wonderful interview. It resonates so much with me. I already applied two or three tips and can prove that they work like a charm!! Keep the good work!!
I feel like that with fiction. I have published non fiction with only the worry of grammar or spelling mistakes but I'm terrified to show my fiction :-/
Thank you, I need to hear This, because, I was always scared about other people judge me, If I make a mistake , I have been writing since I was 13., I never published my books because I was so scared.,and I kept thinking it wasn't going to be any good .
This is such an amazing episode. Thanks, Joanna and Painter. 🎉
This is a fantastic interview! So helpful and practical.
I keep coming back to this episode. It's so helpful. Thank you both for this conversation!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was an amazing episode--really inspiring and powerful. I also suffer with anxiety--specifically, social anxiety. Just commenting on a post like this can be nerve-wracking.
Ever since I was young, I wanted to share stories, but I was crippled by the fear of pouring my soul onto the page and putting it out there for other people to see. The thought of it sounded like traipsing through a busy mall naked.
Long story short, it's amazing to hear about creatives who routinely overcome their worries and anxieties and are successful. Thanks for this episode--it came just when I needed it. (And now I have another cool podcast to listen to!) :)
we all have fears and worries - so you're not alone! have a listen to Sarah's show where she regularly talks about this stuff
I absolutely agree with the dedicated writing space. I used to use my desk at home for a lot of fiction writing, but now I tend to use it 90% of the time for working at home on my day job. When I try and switch to writing fiction in the evenings or on the weekend, I find it incredibly difficult to get myself into that fiction writing head space at the desk I use for work. I find myself procrastinating. Thankfully I have a spare room I am going to gut (at some point) and make into a writing cave.
This interview touched me deeply! Two very sensitive women baring their writer sensitivities hit me like nothing I've felt for a long time. It was like an old lonely man waking between two young beautiful women and feeling confused about how he got there and feeling attraction to each/both and not knowing which way to turn. Deep feelings, confusion and the realization that something profound had awakened him from a long sleep. I realize that my frustration and confusion had gone away. I have written many manuscripts but never "hit the publish key. "Control+alt+delete" has just left my list of tools! My profound thanks to both eloquent and sensitive Authors!
I'm glad you're inspired :)
Such a beautiful soul.
I really enjoyed that! Kept me interested the whole time and you're both such pleasant people.
this really helped my writing anxiety thank you i thought i was alone but others feel the same now i can heal it
Definitely check out The Worried Writer podcast :) You are not alone
Such a great heroic story of how to challenge the pervading paradigm. Thank you, you are a great role model Sarah Painter. Thank you, Joanna, for all the work you do.
Glad you found it useful :)
Love the part on habits and making it so automatic that you have to choose NOT to write.
This is great! and you both come across as so kind, helpful and human ...real. We all put others on pedestals but it is both a relief and comforting to know that we are not alone with our anxieties and quirky habits or self doubt. Thank you. I will certainly try a few of those suggestions in my writing. I always start my day writing a list, now I've just added to it - buy a hat!
I definitely try to keep it real - so glad it helped :)
"Never ask for permission, just do it." Henry Rollins
I am so very glad I found your channel. I think they are the most informative videos that I have watched to this point! I especially love this one with Sarah Painter. I thought I was the only one that was so anxious! I also love your laugh and your smile. You are so infectious and I appreciate your knowledge and inspiration!
Thanks Holly, glad you're enjoying the shows!
oh boy... so much here resonates with me
I'm so glad - we all go through these worries!
Thank you so much Joanna and Sarah for this wonderful interview. It resonates so much with me. I already applied two or three tips and can prove that they work like a charm!! Keep the good work!!
What a sweet lady! Thank you so much for this video. It was a timely discussion for me. Keep up the good work, Miss Penn!
I feel like that with fiction. I have published non fiction with only the worry of grammar or spelling mistakes but I'm terrified to show my fiction :-/
you will never find a book with no typos in it :) use an editor and proofreader to minimize the mistakes and then get the book out there!
That was fun!
Thanks🌺
Thank you, I need to hear This, because, I was always scared about other people judge me, If I make a mistake , I have been writing since I was 13., I never published my books because I was so scared.,and I kept thinking it wasn't going to be any good .
Fear of judgment is a tough one - I know how that feels!
Great interview. Sarah is such a positive person. I really needed to hear this.
This episode is very relavant to me as I have clinical anxiety.. Also, Sarah seems cool and I look forward to reading her books :)
Great - I hope it helps - and you're not alone.
Awesome video!
Nice points. She is a bit like a Dickens character, isn't she.
I'm the complete opposite to this. 😎 I worry there's something wrong with me. Lol
Sounds like these lovely ladies have too much experience as writers to actually remember the fear and doubts, and how crippling they are.
No, we still have it, every time. You just learn to live with it.
Like public speaking, most people never eliminate it-but regular practice enables them to manage it. I agree with Joanna.
If the Podcast host was thinking everyone was looking to escape almost three years ago, what is she thinking now?