Start Before You’re Ready: Why Writers Must Take Imperfect Action

22/07/2025 9 min Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

Are you waiting for the perfect moment to start your novel, launch your author brand, or finally share your writing? In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with perfectionism—including how I delayed starting this very podcast for over a year—and why I finally chose to hit record before I felt ready.We’ll talk about the power of imperfect action, how failure is actually your First Attempt In Learning, and why creative success begins with showing up—messy, uncertain, and real.Whether you're a first-time writer or a published author stuck in self-doubt, this episode will help you shift your mindset, take that next step, and stop waiting for permission.You’ll learn:Why starting before you’re ready is often the smartest moveHow to take small, imperfect actions that build momentumHow I turned one book into multiple income streams with translations, audiobooks, and moreEncouraging examples and practical tips for writers at any stageRemember: you don’t need to be perfect—you just need to begin.

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