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S1 Ep10: Breaking Free from Comparison: Embrace Your Unique Writing Journey

Season #1 Episode #10

Do you find yourself comparing yourself to other writers? Perhaps wishing that you had the success/ability/popularity they have? It’s very common when doing anything creative to look at what others do and berate ourselves for not doing things ‘as well as they do.’ 

It’s exhausting, right?

Well, it’s time to stop the endless comparison to other writers, and in this episode, you’ll learn how to do just that and start believing in yourself instead.

I know it might sound impossible with your current state of mind, but I hope this episode will help you realise that comparison isn’t doing you any favours and that there is a better way forward.

You’ll learn:

  • What might keep you suffering from comparisonitis - and how to recognise it.
  • Simple tips you can do right now to leave comparisonitis behind you and move forward with your own writing
  • The lessons we can learn from a Hollywood actor about his approach to comparison and why you should add it to your toolkit immediately.

My hope for you is that you can realise there is enough space for everyone in the publishing world. Even in the niche topic you choose to write in. There are enough readers out there to benefit from your book and your message. So be inspired by those authors around you, learn from them, and realise you deserve to stand alongside them and celebrate your own success.

Hope you enjoy listening! 

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  • You can read more about publishing in this blog post.

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  • Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - CHW website

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