Learning to Dance with Self-Doubt as a Writer with Amy L. Bernstein
Have you ever felt like self-doubt was holding your writing dreams hostage? Oh friend, you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I had an incredible chat with the wonderful Amy Bernstein, author of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears and Finding Inspiration.We got real about the ways self-doubt creeps into our creative lives, and how—even though it's uncomfortable—it's also totally normal. Amy opened up about her own journey with doubt, what inspired her to write her book, and shared practical (and gentle!) strategies to navigate that nagging voice inside your head.Here's what you'll find in our conversation:Why doubt isn't always the enemy (spoiler: sometimes it's a powerful creative ally)How to use the improv-inspired mindset of "Yes, and..." to navigate creative uncertainty and fearReal talk about handling rejection, building persistence, and finding your creative path despite doubtPersonal insights and relatable experiences from Amy’s own writing journey (and a few from mine, too!)If you're wrestling with doubt—and let's be honest, who isn't?—you'll walk away from this episode feeling seen, inspired, and ready to embrace your creative path, self-doubt included.Episode Breakdown00:00 – Facing doubt head-on (you've got this!)00:28 – Welcome back to Write It Scared!01:33 – Diving deep: self-doubt and creativity01:55 – Meet the amazing Amy Bernstein03:52 – Amy’s personal journey with writing and doubt07:09 – Why doubt can be powerful (yes, really!)20:32 – How to navigate creative risks when doubt creeps in22:17 – Using the “Yes, and…” approach to keep going23:19 – Embracing rejection, persistence, and growth25:46 – Understanding doubt’s role in the creative process27:59 – Personal stories of battling doubt (we've all been there!)30:15 – Finding your true creative path35:41 – Building your inner resources for writing37:45 – Wrapping up with encouragement and final thoughtsKeep going, keep writing, and keep believing in yourself. You've absolutely got this.Amy L. Bernstein is the author, most recently, of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, an inspirational book for self-doubting creatives. She is an award-winning novelist, a former journalist, and a certified nonfiction book coach helping authors find their best path toHave a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.Support the show To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy: Email:
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