How To Overcome Perfectionism
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An online session for writers who struggle with perfectionism alongside Jessica Brody, bestselling author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.
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Conversations about writing, mindset, and the creative life. Sign up below to be notified when new events are confirmed.
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Navigating the Hurdles of Being a Writer
London Festival of Writing
Writing can be a tumultuous journey with plenty of obstacles in your path. Join this panel to learn more about navigating the highs and lows of writing life.
Learn more →The Writer You Become: The Science of Alter Egos and Creative Performance
Author Nation, Las Vegas
What if the version of you that struggles to write isn’t the only version available? High performers in sport, business, and the arts often use a psychological tool that sounds theatrical but is deeply scientific: the alter ego. From Beyoncé’s Sasha Fierce to elite athletes who “step into character” before competition, identity shifting is one of the most powerful performance tools we have. In this talk, Chris explores the neuroscience and psychology behind alter egos—and shows writers how to use identity intentionally to overcome self-doubt, perfectionism, procrastination, and fear of judgment. This isn’t about pretending to be someone else. It’s about activating parts of yourself that already exist. If mindset is the biggest obstacle to finishing great work, identity may be the key.
Learn more →Past appearances
How to use AI in your writing (while staying in creative control)
London Writers' Salon
A conversation on AI in writing, creative control, and how writers can use new tools without losing their voice.
Listen / watch →How to use ProWritingAid to improve your writing
The Creative Penn Podcast · with Joanna Penn
A discussion on AI-assisted editing, the evolution of writing tools, and how writers can balance automation with creativity.
Listen / watch →Fix your writing tics
The Creative Penn Podcast · with Joanna Penn
An exploration of common writing tics and how greater awareness of language patterns can help writers produce clearer, more effective prose.
Listen / watch →Spot your habits and build your skills
DIY MFA Radio · with Gabriela Pereira
A conversation on writing habits, self-editing, and the early ideas behind ProWritingAid — including how writers can systematically improve their craft.
Listen / watch →Why writing tools matter
The Bestseller Experiment · with Mark Stay & Mark Desvaux
An early interview on the origins of ProWritingAid, the writing process, and the role of editing in producing professional-quality work.
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