121 | Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Book? 3 Signs You’re Holding Yourself Back
21 April 2026

121 | Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Book? 3 Signs You’re Holding Yourself Back

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About

Have you been saying you’re going to write your book… but months—or even years—keep passing by?


You’ve started, stopped, and restarted.


You’ve planned, prayed, and thought about it…


But your manuscript is still unfinished.


What if the real issue isn’t time or lack of ideas… but self-sabotage?


In this episode, we’re uncovering the hidden patterns that keep aspiring authors stuck in cycles of procrastination, overthinking, and delay. If you’ve ever found yourself constantly restarting your book, staying stuck in preparation mode, or avoiding accountability, this conversation will bring clarity.


You’ll learn how to recognize the subtle ways you may be holding yourself back from writing your first book and what it takes to finally move forward without overwhelm.


This episode is for the aspiring author who:











    Keeps restarting instead of finishing their manuscript
    Feels stuck in research, planning, or “getting ready”
    Struggles with procrastination and follow-through
    Desires to write and publish their first book but can’t seem to stay consistent

If you’re ready to stop delaying your book and start making real progress, this episode will help you identify the pattern and shift out of it.


Be Encouraged,


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