Pep talks series #4/5: I want a bigger creative life

🎧 Episode 4: You Want a Bigger Creative Life? Start Small

It's not about being everywhere, it's about being somewhere.

Welcome back to Pep Talks for Writers—a 5-part audio series for writers who want to build a life around writing… not just wait for a single big break.

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to grow your creative life.

Whether you’re unpublished and waiting for your moment, or already published and wondering, 'Was that it?'—this one’s for you.

We’ll explore:

• Why 'publish → disappear → repeat' is a recipe for burnout

• The very normal (but rarely voiced) desire to feel seen, even before you’re published

• How small, repeatable creative actions help readers find you

• And why building a profile doesn’t have to be cringe—it can be fun, honest, and deeply yours

Resources & links:

• My mini course on thinking for writers: The Inner Game of Writing
• Want to build creative momentum? The next round of Make Like You Mean It launches soon
• Free download: What if I'm not good enough (and other questions to ignore) – grab the PDF

Got questions or want to share a win? DM me on Instagram: @katherinecollettewriter