The Emotional Arc of a Writer: Writing Stages (Part 1)

Writing a novel isn't just a craft journey, it's an emotional one. From the excitement of a new idea to the vulnerability of sharing your work and the uncertainty of publication, every milestone brings both triumphs and challenges. In this episode, the first of a two-part series, we'll explore the emotional benchmarks most writers encounter during the stages of writing a novel and offer practical strategies for navigating them with resilience and confidence. Part I: Stages of WritingShow Notes:Personal AssumptionsStages 1-5:The SparkThe First DraftThe Mid-draft SlumpFinishing the DraftRevisionPersonal ApplicationSOURCES & LINKS“Caring for your mental health as a writer,” The JED Foundation. PDF https://assets.ctfassets.net/“Writers and Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma,” Atmosphere Press.Fearless Writing, William Kenower, Writer’s Digest BooksBefore and After the Book Deal, Courtney Maum, CatapultDO NOW: Identify where you are in your writing & choose one or more of the actionable solutions that resonate most with your own journey.Full Show Notes are available on our website as well as free downloads mentioned in the episode.Authors Talking Bookish https://www.authorstalkingbookish.comHope Gibbs, author of Where the Grass Grows Blue https://www.authorhopegibbs.com/Donna Norman-Carbone, author of All That is Sacred & Of Lies and Honey https://www.donnanormancarbone.comIf you found value in this content, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE. Thank you