How can we overcome self-doubt to write the books we really want to? How can we move past writer's block? How can we reshape our definition of success and return to the joy of writing? Dharma Kelleher talks about the author mindset and more. In the intro, Brandon Sanderson's Kickstarter, Bookstore consolidation [The Guardian]; Amazon closes bookstores and a thought experiment about what else they might do [Digital Trends]; Pen-names [6 Figure Authors]; Wise for business multicurrency income [Wise affiliate link]; Plus, it's my birthday month! Get 50% off my courses, ebooks, and audiobooks. Use coupon: MARCH22 at penn-courses.teachable.com/">TheCreativePenn.com/learn (courses) and Payhip.com/thecreativepenn (ebooks & audiobooks). Valid until 31 March 2022. Today's show is sponsored by Draft2Digital, where you can get free ebook formatting, free distribution to multiple stores, and a host of other benefits. Get your free Author Marketing Guide at www.draft2digital.com/penn Dharma Kelleher is the author of crime and action-adventure thrillers featuring queer women across three different series. She's also the author of Breakthrough, Overcoming Creative Self-Doubt, Writer's Block, and Imposter Syndrome. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Show Notes * From traditional publishing to indie* Addressing low self-esteem and imposter syndrome as writers* Writing with beginner's mind* Getting past writer’s block* Learning to accept our imperfections* Finding the joy in writing again* Balancing self-care with getting things done* Writing in an era of ‘cancel culture’* How to write about characters outside your lived experience* Is success a delusion? You can find Dharma Kelleher at DharmaKelleher.com and on Twitter @zenpunkdharma Transcript of Interview with Dharma Kelleher Joanna: Dharma Kelleher is the author of crime and action-adventure thrillers featuring queer women across three different series. She's also the author of Breakthrough, Overcoming Creative Self-Doubt,