Navigate the Emotional Rollercoaster of the Writing Life
Every writer battles self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and creative fears—even bestselling authors. The Successful Author Mindset is your companion through the psychological challenges that all writers face on their journey from aspiring to professional author.
What Makes This Book Different
This isn't a craft book about plot structure or a guide to marketing tactics. Written by award-winning New York Times bestselling author Joanna Penn, this handbook addresses what many writing books ignore: the mental and emotional aspects of sustaining a creative career.
Drawing from Joanna's personal journals and years of experience in the author community, each chapter tackles a specific mindset challenge and offers practical antidotes you can implement immediately.
Inside This Book You'll Discover:
Part 1: Mindset Aspects of Creativity and Writing
- Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
- Managing your inner critic and perfectionism
- Dealing with fear of rejection and criticism
- Breaking through writer's block and procrastination
- Finding your creative voice
- Handling comparisonitis and validation seeking
Part 2: Mindset Aspects After Publishing
- Navigating post-publication anti-climax
- Defining success on your own terms
- Dealing with fans, critics, and haters
- Managing overwhelm as your career grows
- Balancing ambition with creative satisfaction
Part 3: Tips for Success on the Author Journey
- Developing professional writing habits
- Understanding your unique creative process
- Managing professional relationships
- Building your author community
- Thinking long-term and creating a body of work
Perfect For:
- Fiction and non-fiction writers at any stage
- Authors struggling with creative blocks or self-doubt
- Writers experiencing post-publication overwhelm
- Anyone wanting to build a sustainable author career
About the Author
Joanna Penn is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has published 45+ books and sold nearly a million copies worldwide. Her insights come from 17+ years of navigating the emotional complexities of the writing life while building a multi-six-figure author business.
Key Benefits:
- Dip-in format—read chapters as you need them
- Includes personal journal excerpts and quotes from famous authors
- Addresses universal creative challenges all writers face
- Focuses on long-term career sustainability
- Helps you understand you're not alone on the journey
Whether you're battling your first draft or your fifteenth book, this handbook offers the mindset tools you need to survive—and thrive—as a writer.
Available in multiple formats: ebook, audiobook, paperback, and workbook editions.