Amy Slays Doubt Monsters
Author, Book Coach, Creativity Counselor. Fearless confronter of doubts holding creatives back. Author: "Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration." 2 novels forthcoming: "Tent City" and "Seed." https://amywrites.live
- Want to get happily published? Begin by being honest with yourself about what you want from the experience. #CNF #writers #authors amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/is-there-a...
- I understand why we classify books by genre. But I prefer my #fiction to be hard to classify. Which is why I rail against the genre coding systems in place. #booksky substack.com/home/post/p-...
- Your published book isn't past its sell-by date. Remember there are readers out there ready to encounter your work for the first time. #booksky #fiction #writers #authors #indie amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/why-every-...
- Struggling to write better FIRST-PERSON FICTION? Don't miss my master class at the San Fran Writers Conf in Feb.! It's not just a POV--it's a mindset! We'll cover pitfalls, tricks, and share loads of examples. Real-time writing. www.sfwriters.org/events-and-p... @sfwc.bsky.social #fictionwriters
- Took 7 years to find a publisher for this dark tale about an economic apocalypse. TENT CITY A striving family. A collapsing economy. A tragic death. In Tent City, everyone must confront their demons in the struggle to survive. PRE-ORDER: www.open-bks.com/library/mode... #booksky #speculative
- We cannot undo anything that’s occurred in the past. Period. But we can change how we respond to events yet to occur. #cnf amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-past-d...
- Take note! #AWP26 goers: The Fine Art of Literary Submission and Rejection: Secrets of the Editors ...a walkable off-site you won't want to miss if you want to break into the lit mags. Watch for our listing!
- Do you suffer from the self-doubt blues? There are ways to cope...and remember, you're not alone! #cnf #essay #creatives amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/five-ways-...
- "So if you’re among the multitudes feeling disconnected these days, and wondering what your purpose is, consider that your purpose—at least in part—is to explore the artist within you and discover how your art helps to restore meaning to a deeply troubled world." open.substack.com/pub/amylbern...
- Object-ives # 11: The Hardest Working Dress on the Planet An essay 50 years in the making. #cnf opensecretsmagazine.com/p/prom-dress...
- Applying the reverse bucket list concept to writing and creativity....Lots to think about! #cnf amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/can-writer...
- If you're looking for inspiration...not simply to write...but to write tight... amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-case-o...
- News Flash for #AWP 2026 in #Baltimore! I'm offering a FREE off-site meeting room less then 10 mins' walk from Convention Ctr. Seats up to 48. Kitchen. Food & bev. allowed. Meets ADA. Ping me.
- News flash: Your first draft isn't your last. It may not even be your first. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/its-true-w...
- Rejection: Ever heard of it? Nah. Not you. But in case you're curious... amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-many-l... #cnf #authors #writers
- We're going to work it!
- Marketing: "Dreaded drudgery that never ends and constantly disappoints us by failing to deliver the outcomes that would justify all the crap we put ourselves through." Can I get an amen? It doesn't have to be like this. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/marketing-...
- #CNF writers new to #essay writing: Come to my fast-paced mini-workshop on discovering your voice through essay. Free. Fun. Online. Sept. 19. 10:30 a.m. Eastern. #MediumDay medium.com/blog/medium-...
- Hey, #women, and friends of women > Happy to share this little truth from The Virago. #cnf #nonfiction #essay medium.com/the-virago/a...
- As a Boomer, I have a lot of empathy for the world that Gen Alpha is growing up in. Some thoughts on how that plays out. #cnf #nonfiction #essays medium.com/the-narrativ...
- Are you cringing from criticism of your work? Don't. Hold your head high. Criticism often says more about the critic than the artist. #writers #authors #fiction #CNF amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/if-everyon...
- Take the Doubt Decoder Quiz and find out how much self-doubt is affecting your life. A new quantitative piece to my qualitative research. #creatives #writers #artists #authors amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/is-doubtin...
- For every #writer overwhelmed by "craft" instructions and advice, you can take a breath. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-overwh...
- Define success on your own terms. Don't let anyone impose it on you. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/if-you-cha... #writers #authors #indiauthors #cnf #creativity #artists #booksky
- Brought to you by the School of Hard Knocks. Enjoy. And take heart.
- Revising a book draft is hard going every time. Some lessons learned here that may help. #writers #authors #indieauthors #fiction #nonfiction #CNF #editors amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/a-writers-...
- Do you devour #books about #writing, #inspiration, or #creativity? Seeking honest #reviews of my award-winning but under-read book for self-doubting artists. Hint: It's not what you expect. #nonfiction #CNF #booksky #newreleases
- amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/copy-avoid... #booksky #writerscommunity #authors #indieauthors #fiction #nonfiction #editors
- What motivates you, creatives? What gets the juices flowing? Did I include it here...or is it something else? amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/when-the-l... #writers #artists #creatives #indiewriters
- ➡️Persistence and grit will see you through prolonged bouts of self-doubt. ➡️Believe in your own work: you’re always your truest champion. ➡️Rejection is not a judgment—more like a phase. ➡️Every time you hear “no,” that’s not replacing a “yes” coming your way.
- What more is there to say about writer's block? Well, something. #writers #fiction #nonfiction #memoir #indieauthors #authors amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-honest...
- WRITERS RESIST! DC-area #writers, #creatives, #artists, and resisters in general, I'm so excited to be part of this event Sunday June 15, speaking about courage in an age of cowardice. Open to all. Sponsored by Writers for Democratic Action. sites.google.com/writersforde...
- Have fun with this one, #writers of #fiction #nonfiction #memoir #indiauthors #editors #artists amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/surfing-a-...
- amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/let-your-w... Write impolitely! Let that genie out of its bottle! #writers #authors #indieauthors #editors #fiction #nonfiction #memoir
- We may have run out of new stories to tell--but we'll never run out of new voices to tell them. #writers #authors #editors #creatives #fiction #nonfiction amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/new-wine-i...
- Hey, #nonfiction and #memoir #authors: Looking to figure out how to structure your book and achieve clarity on how to write it? This two-Saturdays I'm teaching course will give you a big leg up. writingcraft.com/event/semina...
- When you suffer with doubt, you lose sight of your enduring competence. But you don't have to. #writingcommunity #writers #authors #fiction #nonfiction #indieauthors #booksky #creativity amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/reveling-i...
- Anyone in #Baltimore for the Writers Digest conference this summer: Check out my MANIFEST YOUR CREATIVE LIFE workshop on 7/25. Eye-opening for #writers and all #creatives. @writersdigest.bsky.social #writingcommunity #fiction #nonfiction #indie #booksky writersdigestconference.com/register/
- Ready for a fresh take on the old planner vs pantser debate? Thought so. Here you go. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/revisiting... #writers #fiction #nonfiction #booksky #editors
- amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/alfred-hit... #fiction #writers #authors #booksky #creativity #artists
- It's a truly powerful phrase. Forget chronology! "When I grow up...." #creativenonfiction #nonfiction #essay #inspiration #self-love #booksky #writerscommunity amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/when-i-gro...
- This one cuts close to the bone. #Essay #CreativeNonfiction #nonfiction #memoir medium.com/wholistique/...
- The more you write, the more you learn to expect from the process--which makes putting up with the frustrations and false starts a tiny bit easier. #writers #authors #fiction #booksky amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/writing-is...
- Perhaps there's something to this #DoubtMonster business. #awards #writing #authors #booksky #nonfiction
