Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name on the cover of a book, but your anxiety and self-doubt keep getting in the way? Or maybe you’re sitting on a great book idea, but feeling completely overwhelmed by the self-publishing process? Today’s episode is for you!
Join us as self-published author Tara Hayes shares her journey from anxiety to becoming an author and how she overcame the challenges of self-publishing. Discover her tips and tricks for navigating anxiety as a writer, and learn how to successfully publish your own book. Don't let fear and self-doubt hold you back from your dream of becoming an author – tune in now!
Today’s guest is Tara Hayes, a self-published author of Irrational to Rational and Panic to Picnic, a self-proclaimed anxiety advocate, and the owner and CEO of Tarafied Publishing, LLC.
We talk all about how to publish your very own book, even if you're shaking in your boots! Tara knows all about the struggle of overcoming fear and anxiety as a writer, and she's here to share all of her juicy tips and tricks with you.
You’ll hear…
Tara’s journey as a self-published author of two self-help books
Navigating anxiety that comes along with self-publishing
Mistakes to avoid when self-publishing for the first time
The first steps you need to take to publish your book successfully
How to get out of your comfort zone and put yourself out there, even if you’re an introvert
The biggest mistakes people make when self-publishing + how to avoid them
The tools and resources that have been most helpful for Tara in navigating anxiety as an author and entrepreneur
How entrepreneurship, self-care, and self-love are intertwined
How to identify the fear behind your anxiety around being an author (e.g., the fear of judgment)
Why you don’t need to be fearless to be an author + how to finally self-publish your book, even through fear!
…and much more!
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