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How to Get Out of Your Way and Write Your Book with Anne Bartolucci

Kathi Burns Episode 140

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In this episode, Kathi talks with Anna Bartolucci, writing mentor, USA Today bestselling author, psychologist, and founder of Psych Up Academy.

Anna shares her publishing journey from her first werewolf medical thriller to building a successful writing career across fiction and nonfiction. She opens up about losing a publisher, navigating harsh reviews, and continuing forward without taking setbacks personally.

You will learn:
 • Why your book should function as an employee in your business
 • How to decide between traditional publishing and self publishing
 • Why values based goal setting makes writing sustainable
 • How to overcome avoidance and fear when writing feels overwhelming
 • Why editing and professional design are worth the investment

Anna also shares her free values based goal setting workshop for writers and her favorite tool for organizing manuscripts, Scrivener.

If you are thinking about writing your first book or refining your next one, this episode offers both strategy and encouragement.

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