This class looks at aspects of the Christian novelist's work that can lead
to struggles such as self-absorption, discouragement, anxiety, perfectionism, obsession, and burnout, and offers a wealth of practical tips collected from a wide range of authors.

1. Early in the writing journey, rejection can cripple willpower, fear can fuel procrastination, and even
productive writing periods can lead to isolation.

2. Once published, writers face these same battles along with a slew of new ones. Glowing reviews can trigger self-reliance or pride, while criticism can wound and crush the spirit. The pressures of professional expectations and deadlines can lead to workaholism and unhealthy striving. Sales numbers and marketing efforts can tug a writer toward battles with comparisons and coveting.

Although most writers exist somewhere slightly south of sanity, and probably always will, there are ways to minimize the power of common novelist neuroses. A few practical changes can bring huge improvements to your daily experience as a writer.