No one is more qualified to write your book than you. You're the one who has the heart and soul of this book in your mind; you have the part of the story that's laced softly through the pages that you could never convey to someone else for them to write until *you write it.*
I just published a children's book and for the longest time I was in shock that I am now an author It just seems surreal. And I love your show You guys are amazing!
For the longest time I told people I was “trying to be” a writer. I had this notion that until I was traditionally published and wildly successful, I didn’t deserve the label. But one time after I posted about my writing on Facebook (and used that “trying” phrase), an artist friend messaged me and basically called me out for imposter syndrome. “If you write,” she told me, “you’re a writer.” It’s the simplest statement but I needed to hear it, and I think a lot of other people need to hear it too. So keep spreading the love ❤️ Also, I somehow haven’t heard the Gaiman speech so queuing that up now 👌
Kate and Abbie, you two sisters have the BEST SOLUTION to EVERY PROBLEM THE WRITER FACES!! During NaNoWriMo, most of the writers may have faced this. They keep doubting their writing, totally being unaware that someday it can turn into a MASTERPIECE! This podcast sparks the motivation to overcome the self-doubt and KEEP WRITING. THANK YOU KATE AND ABBIE!! Loads of love from India!
I have this struggle of never finishing things because I always have new ideas coming every day without trying very hard, so it catches my attention and sometimes I don’t even get through writing chapter one. That’s why I sometimes say to myself “you’re not a writer, writers finish things”
Same. My mind tends to drift off and ends up creating stories on its own. Next thing you know, I’m procrastinating on writing my book by writing short stories. Then I wonder, why am I uninterested in my novel?
@@hayleybrown1923 This is totally unrelated, but only kind of, because I have the exact same issue! But, I’m intrigued- have you ever heard of the personality assessment called the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator. And if so, are you an ENFP or ENTP? I get that vibe from your comment and it’s kinda cool :))
Thanks Abbie and Katie for this podcast! I am always having this struggle. I have published 3 books, yet I can't manage to shake the feeling of a fraud whenever I received compliments about my writing. I feel that I don't deserved them. But thanks you guys, I know now how to overcome it.
How did you guys know I needed this?? I've been dealing with a lot of doubt about my writing, and was starting to wonder if I should even continue pursing it...but as always, you two have given me the inspiration to plow forward. Thank you so much!
I occasionally struggled because my main passion for work isn't writing, and I saw all those videos from all kinds of people giving advice to "professional writers", thought it was for them and them only. I struggled because they also talked about topics like "publishing", doing stuff "for an audience", editing and printing. I didn't even know personal stories were a thing and I questioned myself why were I even continuing this. It feels cool to make people see this story. But I don't feel like it's my job, I have greater passions. It's really an introspective journey but I came to the conclusion that I probably won't be publishing it, just making people see it, give it as I wish, but I wanna make it as I did publish the thing. Which means crafting it the best way possible. Cause I notice that is how I came to like it. Firstly I didn't want to give up things that were there just for the "rule of cool" but after swallowing the pill and fixing them I realised how much better they were, I came to the point I looked at the mc and said: "did I write this?" in a good way.
Literally looked in the mirror last night and thought, “Am I even cut out to be a writer? Maybe this isn’t for me.” (even though it’s been my passion for years). Stumbled upon this video today. Crazy 👏
I am happy that i am atleast doing an 8000 word short story with an interesting concept as my mid terms just got over today and it is almost half the month !! No time for 50000 !!
I'm revising the sequel to my debut novel, FRACTURED SERAPH. I hope to get ready for beta readers by the end of the month. So far, I'm at about 13k words for NaNo.
This is great info, even though I'm just waiting for one of you to bring on Baldwin and start talking about Schwetty Balls now. Actually, this really is refreshing because so many people just simply look at you differently if you want to self-publish anything through Amazon--especially if you have never had anything published through a publisher.
This is absolutely perfect timing! I was really questioning myself and my writing yesterday and this was so inspiring, as usual! Thank you so much for this🌸
I am new to writing and I have been doubting whether I am worthy to write my first ever novel! Anyway, I was wondering whether you guys have any tips or motivation I can use!!! love you guys, your channels are amazing and are so helpful!!! so THANK YOU :)
No one is more qualified to write your book than you. You're the one who has the heart and soul of this book in your mind; you have the part of the story that's laced softly through the pages that you could never convey to someone else for them to write until *you write it.*
I just published a children's book and for the longest time I was in shock that I am now an author It just seems surreal. And I love your show You guys are amazing!
For the longest time I told people I was “trying to be” a writer. I had this notion that until I was traditionally published and wildly successful, I didn’t deserve the label. But one time after I posted about my writing on Facebook (and used that “trying” phrase), an artist friend messaged me and basically called me out for imposter syndrome. “If you write,” she told me, “you’re a writer.” It’s the simplest statement but I needed to hear it, and I think a lot of other people need to hear it too. So keep spreading the love ❤️
Also, I somehow haven’t heard the Gaiman speech so queuing that up now 👌
Kate and Abbie, you two sisters have the BEST SOLUTION to EVERY PROBLEM THE WRITER FACES!! During NaNoWriMo, most of the writers may have faced this. They keep doubting their writing, totally being unaware that someday it can turn into a MASTERPIECE! This podcast sparks the motivation to overcome the self-doubt and KEEP WRITING. THANK YOU KATE AND ABBIE!!
Loads of love from India!
I have this struggle of never finishing things because I always have new ideas coming every day without trying very hard, so it catches my attention and sometimes I don’t even get through writing chapter one. That’s why I sometimes say to myself “you’re not a writer, writers finish things”
But I also know that I can’t give up writing because it is what I think about every second of everyday.
Every writer has unfinished stories at one time or another. Keep writing...THAT is what makes you a writer 🙏
Same. My mind tends to drift off and ends up creating stories on its own. Next thing you know, I’m procrastinating on writing my book by writing short stories. Then I wonder, why am I uninterested in my novel?
@@hayleybrown1923 This is totally unrelated, but only kind of, because I have the exact same issue! But, I’m intrigued- have you ever heard of the personality assessment called the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator. And if so, are you an ENFP or ENTP? I get that vibe from your comment and it’s kinda cool :))
@@sophiaredwood5825 I’ve never tried the quiz thingy but it’s nice to know other people struggle with this too
Thanks Abbie and Katie for this podcast! I am always having this struggle. I have published 3 books, yet I can't manage to shake the feeling of a fraud whenever I received compliments about my writing. I feel that I don't deserved them.
But thanks you guys, I know now how to overcome it.
How did you guys know I needed this?? I've been dealing with a lot of doubt about my writing, and was starting to wonder if I should even continue pursing it...but as always, you two have given me the inspiration to plow forward. Thank you so much!
I'm SO GLAD. 🙏 Keep writing!!
Omgg how did you guys know?! I was literally talking to a friend of mine about this. Thank you for this balm. I am soothed (for the moment).
I occasionally struggled because my main passion for work isn't writing, and I saw all those videos from all kinds of people giving advice to "professional writers", thought it was for them and them only.
I struggled because they also talked about topics like "publishing", doing stuff "for an audience", editing and printing.
I didn't even know personal stories were a thing and I questioned myself why were I even continuing this.
It feels cool to make people see this story.
But I don't feel like it's my job, I have greater passions.
It's really an introspective journey but I came to the conclusion that I probably won't be publishing it, just making people see it, give it as I wish, but I wanna make it as I did publish the thing. Which means crafting it the best way possible. Cause I notice that is how I came to like it.
Firstly I didn't want to give up things that were there just for the "rule of cool" but after swallowing the pill and fixing them I realised how much better they were, I came to the point I looked at the mc and said: "did I write this?" in a good way.
Literally looked in the mirror last night and thought, “Am I even cut out to be a writer? Maybe this isn’t for me.” (even though it’s been my passion for years). Stumbled upon this video today. Crazy 👏
This makes me so happy!! 🙌 Never stop writing!
@@KAEmmons Thank you so much! I won’t!
I am happy that i am atleast doing an 8000 word short story with an interesting concept as my mid terms just got over today and it is almost half the month !! No time for 50000 !!
Now I want to hear Abbie sing.
I'm revising the sequel to my debut novel, FRACTURED SERAPH. I hope to get ready for beta readers by the end of the month. So far, I'm at about 13k words for NaNo.
This is great info, even though I'm just waiting for one of you to bring on Baldwin and start talking about Schwetty Balls now.
Actually, this really is refreshing because so many people just simply look at you differently if you want to self-publish anything through Amazon--especially if you have never had anything published through a publisher.
This is absolutely perfect timing! I was really questioning myself and my writing yesterday and this was so inspiring, as usual! Thank you so much for this🌸
So needed this right now
Thanks! This is helpful!
Thank You so SO SO SO MUCH🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thank you for making this podcast! You two are amazing! Stay awesome!!!
DROP THE STRUGGLE :) Loved this episode Ladies! Thank you always!
Awesome episode and tips. I can definitely relate. Thank you for sharing. 😀❤
I really needed this today, thank you
I am new to writing and I have been doubting whether I am worthy to write my first ever novel!
Anyway, I was wondering whether you guys have any tips or motivation I can use!!!
love you guys, your channels are amazing and are so helpful!!! so THANK YOU :)
Such a good video, as always! 😂😂❤
Malsa is hired.
For once, I'm actually ahead on my novel. 🤯
Bottom line is:
Love ✨qualifies✨
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Imposter syndrome is low self-esteem
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