Turning Resistance Into Your Creative Compass

Mar 9, 2025

Struggling to write your book? This discussion dives into why creative resistance might actually be a sign you're on the right path. Discover how fear and self-doubt typically arise before meaningful creation. Learn practical tools and mindset shifts to combat perfectionism and embrace your vulnerabilities. Explore the emotional hurdles that come with sharing your work, and find out how community and rituals can enhance your creative process. Resistance isn't a stop sign—it's your compass guiding you to greater breakthroughs.

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Jo Buer's Resistance Struggle

Jo Buer struggled with resistance while writing her gothic suspense sequel Broken Lies.
She faced fear, self-doubt, and procrastination despite loving the story deeply.

INSIGHT

Resistance as a Hidden Force

Resistance is an invisible force keeping us from creative work we feel called to do.
It lies, deceives, and aims to kill our creative potential, per Steven Pressfield.

INSIGHT

Resistance Protects Our Control

Resistance arises from our need for control amidst uncertainty.
Putting creative work out feels risky so fear and resistance try to keep us safe.

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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!

Do you feel the pull to write your book but find yourself procrastinating, doubting your abilities, or waiting for the perfect moment to start? What if the very resistance you're facing is a sign you're on the right path?

In this episode of Alchemy for Authors, I'm diving into the hidden messages behind creative resistance — what it's really trying to tell you and how you can move through it. I'll share why resistance often shows up strongest when you're about to create something meaningful, along with practical tools and mindset shifts to break through fear, self-doubt, and perfectionism.

If you've ever wondered why writing your book feels so hard—and whether that struggle means you're not cut out to be a writer—this episode is your reminder that resistance isn't a stop sign... it's a compass guiding you toward the work you're meant to do.

Listen now to learn how to alchemise your resistance into your greatest creative breakthrough.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

· Join Carissa Andrews’s 12-week Millionaire Author Manifestation experience here: https://www.authorrevolution.org/a/2147529641/woteKkRf Remember to use the coupon code ‘ALCHEMY’ to get 30% off the full-price, or your first payment on the payment plan.

· Listen to the Bonus Episode: Millionaire Author Manifestation with Carissa Andrews here.

· Grab your copy of Claire Taylor’s books Reclaim Your Author Career and Sustain Your Author Career.

· Buy Steven Pressfield’s books: Turning Pro and The War of Art.

· Buy Orna Ross’s Creative Self-Publishing: ALLi’s Guide to Independent Publishing for Authors and Poets.

· Buy Julia Cameron’s books Finding Water and The Artist’s Way.

· Purchase Unspoken Truths and Hades’s Haunt.

· Learn more about the Ages of Pages book fair here: https://agesofpages.weebly.com/

For other resources you can check out my Author Resources page here: https://jobuer.com/author-resources/

Download your copy of Affirmations for Authors with a Day Job here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/dnj980xva5

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