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The Mindset Shifts That Help You Finish Your First Book

Writing a first book isn't just about learning craft. There's a lot of mindset work involved, and a lot of it feels invisible.

It's about learning how to keep going when your brain is telling you you're not talented enough, your book isn't good enough, and maybe you should quit altogether.

In this episode, I'm joined by author, writing coach, and founder of First Book Finish, Rhonda Douglas.

We talk about the mindset shifts that help writers move from "I want to write a book someday" to actually finishing one.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Why so many writers wait for permission before…

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