What Do I Do with the Critics?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do you feel like your family and friends just don’t get it? Do you want to write but the ogre in your head tells you you’re unqualified or imperfect or unready? How can you build a writing life that lasts when your inner critic seems to be the loudest voice in the room?</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, host Clarissa Moll explores where our inner critic finds its voice and how to bring balance to our fears and insecurities about our writing lives. She shares four tips to gently redirect the critics and let courage speak. Special guest Tara-Nicholle Kirke talks about the role of the inner critic and how to gain confidence that your words matter. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Music by Karla Colahan</span></p>