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Are writers forever riddled with guilt?

Iain Broome
Iain Broome

I think that guilt is a really interesting and relevant topic for writers.
Let’s face it, most of us face a constant battle between our writing and real life. It can feel like a never ending shift from one to the other with sacrifices constantly being made. Inevitably, we end up feeling guilty.

In this clip I talk about writer’s guilt and look at how I tackle the problem in my own work. I’ve used the title above for a reason too – I’d really like to know if your writing is affected by guilt. And, of course, what you do about it.

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I'm the author of the novel, A is for Angelica. Every week, I send Draft Mode, a newsletter full of tips and tools that help you improve your craft and promote your writing.