S2, Ep 5: How Do First-Time Authors Get Over Resistance? with Joelle Hann

The Book I HAD to Write

"There's a big gap between the dream and the published book--what's happening there?" asks book coach Joelle Hann (aka the Brooklyn Book Doctor). Joelle joins host Paul Zakrzewski to talk about why writers face resistance when they start their books, the sense of power that happens when you finish, & the big shifts happening in Big 5 publishing right now.

Looking to season 3, we're going on a journey! We'll be tweaking the show format, quests, and types of guests to provide help & inspiration as you navigate your book writing journey. Have ideas? Drop me a line.

Discussed On This Episode:

Millions of Followers? For Book Sales, ‘It’s Unreliable’, The New York Times, December 7, 2021.

The Brooklyn Book Doctor’s Book Proposal Academy

Joelle Hann's personal website

Key Takeaways

Writing about your specific topic, like yoga, can provide a lens to explore larger cultural questions

Book coaching can include developmental editing, but at its core it's about guiding writers through mindset challenges and expectation management.

Clients approach book coaches at all stages of the book-writing journey, from initial idea to rough drafts to completed manuscrips

First-time book writers often face the fear of perfectionism, and their motivation can crash after the initial excitement.

Managing mindset and understanding the challenges inherent in writing is crucial for a successful book-writing journey.

Credits

This episode was edited and produced by Chérie Newman at Magpie Audio Productions. Theme music is "The Stone Mansion" by BlueDot Productions.

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