Overcome Imposter’s Syndrome Authors, By Learning This One Tip
- By DK WALKER
- Author Mindset, Podcast, Writing
Imposter syndrome is a beast that has been roaming the minds of many an author, but did you know overcoming imposter’s syndrome is easier than you think?
An author’s productivity can be crushed by imposter’s syndrome. But a well-known secret is, imposter syndrome is nothing more than a figment of an author’s imagination. A scary figment, but a figment none the less and you can do something about it. But for authors to overcome imposter syndrome, they must first know what it actually is…
WHAT IS IMPOSTER SYNDROME: The definition that rang the truest for me is imposter’s syndrome being perceived fraudulence.
No matter how educated or an author’s books and written work being well received, they still feel as though they do not measure up to being called an author and panic along with outright fear sets in on ‘being found out.’
WHY DO AUTHORS SUFFER FROM IT: There are many factors on why authors suffer greatly from imposter’s syndrome, but what stands out to me the most is imposter’s syndrome affects high achieving individuals and perfectionist.
Sounds like imposter’s syndrome was tailor made for authors because out of every 1000 people wanting to write a book, only 30 will accomplish the goal with only 6 people out of that thirty going on to have it published (or self-published).
If that’s not the definition of a high achieving person, I’m not sure what is.
And if you know anything about an author, you know they will edit and rewrite their book to death in search for it to be perfect.
Like I said, imposter’s syndrome was made for authors.
HOW TO BEAT IT: There are many ways for an author to overcome imposter’s syndrome. Listed below are a few:
- Celebrate your writing & publishing wins, no matter how small.
- Confide in others. Talking it out lessens the feeling of dealing with it alone.
- Let go of perfectionism. There is no such thing. The sooner you realize this the sooner imposter’s syndrome stops affecting you.
- Develop self-compassion. Stop being hard on yourself when things don’t go right. It doesn’t mean you’re a fraud or a failure, it’s just a lesson to be learned and grow from.
Now if you want the one tip to overcome imposter’s syndrome, listen to my podcast below and beat imposter’s syndrome for good!
Catch the full podcast below…
I hope you enjoyed the show as much I loved bringing it to you. But before you go, please do me a huge favor and subscribe to my YouTube channel, leave a comment on what part of the podcast you received the most value from, and share the episode on any of your social media platforms. I would greatly appreciate the love and support.
See you next week!!!
Unsure of where to find your ideal readers? Do you feel like your marketing efforts are falling flat, leaving you frustrated and overwhelmed?
It’s time to put an end to the guesswork, take control of your author journey, and start to consistently sell books with our comprehensive guide, The Self Publishing Target Marketing Cheat Sheet: Your Shortcut To Book Marketing Mastery.
Do you find yourself wondering why some authors succeed while others fall short? The best kept secret in self-publishing today is marketable books guarantees book sales!
Introducing our comprehensive guide to crafting marketable and genre-specific books that captivates, compels, and positions your books into guaranteed sales. The Hidden Gems Of Self-Published Marketing.
Ready to ditch writing overwhelm, lagging creativity, and skyrocket your self-publishing productivity?
Introducing The Author’s Secret: Learn How To Think And Grow Rich With The Right Book Idea AUDIO BOOK — your comprehensive guide to navigating the journey from book concept to published manuscript with clarity and confidence.
Ready To Turn Your FULLY EDITED Manuscript Into a Professionally Done Self Published Book That You Can Be Proud Of?
Schedule A 30 Minute Meeting, Personally, With Literary Success Consultant, DK Walker To Guide You Through The Self Publishing Process And Develop A Self-Publishing Plan That’s Specific For Your Author Success. Click The Button Below To Get Started.
Unsure of where to find your ideal readers? Do you feel like your marketing efforts are falling flat, leaving you frustrated and overwhelmed?
It’s time to put an end to the guesswork, take control of your author journey, and start to consistently sell books with our comprehensive guide, The Self Publishing Target Marketing Cheat Sheet: Your Shortcut To Book Marketing Mastery.
SHARE THIS POST
DK WALKER
DK Walker has been self-publishing for close to 20 years. These days, he helps other self-published authors become more productive, going from book idea to completed manuscript in 30 days or less with The Unfair Writing Advantage System. Design especially for authors who wants to STOP STRUGGLING as they write and increase their productivity dramatically.