How to Combat Internalized Ableism in Your Writing | #121

Join us in this episode as we explore the profound impact of writing authentically for yourself, disregarding external pressures, and forging deep connections with your audience. From crafting viral blog posts to overcoming obstacles in the publishing world, this discussion delves into the importance of owning your narrative and staying faithful to your creative vision.

Discover the liberating transition from chasing approval to expressing your truth boldly, empowering you to share your story with confidence and authenticity.

Episode Highlights:

✅ Caitlin recounts her initial disbelief in her book deal, feeling it was a fluke and unrelated to her skills or talent as a writer.

✅ The value of recognizing and owning your talents and accomplishments.

✅ The significance of serendipitous moments in creative journeys.

✅ How to navigate imposter syndrome and believe in your own potential.

✅ Insights into the non-traditional path to securing a book deal.

PS - Tune in to the full episode on YouTube for a deeper dive into Caitlin's inspiring narrative and gain valuable insights for your own creative endeavors. Remember, your story is worth telling!

Noteworthy Quotes:

💬 “And so I realized after this entire process that I could either write with the reader in mind, And make them upset anyway, or I could write for me, I could write the book I want to write. I could tell the story I want to tell. I can write something that is so true to myself that it won't matter if people don't like the book because I know that like fundamentally, I wouldn't even want to be their friend.”

💬  “For every one-star review, for people who just like don't get me and the book was never going to resonate with, there are probably 3 to 5 five-star reviews telling me that they were like crying by page 10, because they had never felt so witnessed and seen.”

💬 “The core of any story that you tell, any book that you write, any play that you act in, like anything… the core of that has to be true to you in order for it to resonate with the right readers.”

Cool resources we think you’ll love:

📚 THE GASLIGHTING OF THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION

https://www.caitlinlizfisher.com/books

📌 3 Major Roadblocks to Finishing Your First Draft

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hAqeyOSwq4oDiM5i0R6Ww?si=93167ed863744dca

📌 What makes an Aspiring Writer vs a Real Writer?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LxWra67goXPPXyDhG4LJW?si=3f85278229e543e1

📌 Neurodivergent Creative Writing: How to Outline Your Novel

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Rc2DXAWKW4xQGydYieKA9?si=b8e22fef5490404b

📌Neurodivergent Creative Writing: Allow Your Shower Thoughts to Do Magic!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/09mCTqLLPIMt70lRJZhWgy?si=96b400be9f584e38

📌 Healing from People Pleasing Trauma

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SxYEmmcS5T27JcNFVmZl2?si=cd5efc88eacf4b5c

📌 You Are Enough - The Power of Self-Compassion

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wWB6ipewH8KO4kU5QiFCd?si=4004b2e034dc4484

More super epic resources to go check out:

✨ Working Title Writing Incubator (Caitlin’s Signature Writing Program)

Your story deserves to be written, messy drafts and all! Join me in turning your authorly dreams into reality with the Working Title Writing Incubator. Dive into the world of storytelling and make your book inevitable. Your story belongs in the world—let's make it happen, one chapter at a time.

✨ F*ck New Years Resolutions Workbook at bit.ly/fnyr 

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