Episode 6 - How Do I Overcome Self-Doubt As A Writer?
Episode 6 - How Do I Overcome Self-Doubt As A Writer?
THE WRITERS’ ROOM - What’s the biggest problem you are experiencing with writing this week?
In the Writers’ Room this week, Pete and Laura chat about how to overcome the one problem all writers face, and that is self-doubt.
Pippa the office dog is back too!
‘Hi Laura and Pete, the question I have is, how do I overcome self-doubt as a writer? I’m always wondering about whether anyone will read my words, and what they would say. So much sometimes, it stops me from writing. What do you think and suggest?’
Pete and Laura chat about self-doubt and how all authors struggle with it - even very successful authors too. They think about how you could quiet that negative voice in your head from stopping you writing. The journey of a writer is to acknowledge the voice for what it is - part of being a writer. To combat this, Laura talks about her new idea - The Win List.
OUR CURRENT PROJECT UPDATES - What writing projects are we working & what’s happened this week?
Peter is still taking an hour a day to work on a first edit of his book about India and explains a bit more about the idea why he is calling it Rose-buds in Kerala. It reminds Laura about the quote by Paulo Coelho:
“Past and future exist only in our memory. The present moment though, is outside of time, it’s Eternity. It isn’t what you did in the past that will affect the present. It’s what you do in the present that will redeem the past and thereby change the future.”
LESSONS WE’VE LEARNED THIS WEEK - What have we learned about writing & publishing this week?
Pete is learning about the genre of non-fiction through the book Story Grid by Shawn Coyne. (See below)
Laura has received her book on wedding planning back from the editors.
Recommended Product of the Week - The Alliance of Independent Authors
Laura talks about how valuable she finds being a member of The Alliance of Independent Authors. The advice, supportive guidance, and the range of resources she has found within a welcoming community of authors, she finds is worth exploring if you are an independent author. Not only can you join other developing writers if you become a member of The Alliance of Independent Authors, but by using our link, it helps support the work of Derbyshire Writing School. Thanks!
BOOKS WE ARE READING AND RECOMMEND - What books are we reading this week?
Peter is reading Story Grid by Shawn Coyne. The blog at Story Grid is full of incredible resources and Pete is digging deep in understanding structure.
Laura is reading -The Salt Path by Raynor Winn
“I once heard a lecture by Stephen Hawking, when he said, ‘It’s the past that tells us who we are. Without it we lose our identity.’ Maybe I was trying to lose my identity so I could invent a new one.” Raynor Winn.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DERBYSHIRE WRITING SCHOOL THIS WEEK? - How are we building the business this week?
Laura is thinking through what the core values of Derbyshire Writing School are, and how she wants people to feel after they have been on one of the courses. All the courses at Derbyshire Writing School are creative and practical, and the vision is for all attendees to leave the courses feeling inspired and confident.
PERSONAL UPDATES - What’s going on in our lives?
Peter and Laura reminisce about walking the Portuguese Camino together with Sam, her brother, Pete’s son. Then get excited about another long walk planned for 2021.
