Are You Writing for Others or Yourself? How to Break Free From People-Pleasing as a Writer
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The episode explores the distinction between writing for oneself versus for others, emphasizing the impact of people-pleasing on creativity.
Send us Fan Mail About this episode: Have you ever said yes to something that felt like destiny, only to realize later it took you further from your goals? In this episode, I share a personal story about a writing group experience that taught me one of the most important lessons of my creative life: the difference between people-pleasing and truly following your gut. I break down what people-pleasing actually is, why we do it, and how it shows up in our writing and our lives in ways we don't ...
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Host: Lisa Cooper Ellison
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