Building Resilience and Creative Lies Writers Tell Themselves with Katherine Collette

312 / What are the creative lies writers tell themselves, and how can reframing your mindset lead to a long-lasting, resilient writing career? Katherine Collette shares her insights and lessons from both podcasting and publication.

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• Why resilience matters more than talent or craft
• The pitfalls of tying self-worth to external validation
• Reframing the role of social media and visibility
• The archetypes of post-publication response
• Finding joy and sustainability in your writing journey

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