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Silencing the Mean Voice: How Writers Can Quiet Self-Doubt and Keep Creating

Silencing the Mean Voice: How Writers Can Quiet Self-Doubt and Keep Creating

Update: 2025-11-08
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We all have that voice that whispers, "Who are you to think you can write?" In this gentle, thoughtful episode, Julie Duffy shares why those inner critics feel so convincing—and how to move past them. From celebrating small wins to journaling the negative voices into submission, she offers calm, practical ways to rebuild confidence and keep writing.

A soothing reflection on self-doubt, creative courage, and what it really takes to keep showing up for your stories.

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Silencing the Mean Voice: How Writers Can Quiet Self-Doubt and Keep Creating

Silencing the Mean Voice: How Writers Can Quiet Self-Doubt and Keep Creating

Julie Duffy