Self Publishing Insiders Discover Your Author Mindset
Aug 28, 2025
Adrienne Giordano, a certified life coach and USA Today bestselling author, shares her wisdom on overcoming challenges in writing and self-publishing. She discusses the link between mental wellness and creativity, emphasizing the importance of personal growth. Adrienne draws parallels between rejection in baseball and publishing, showcasing resilience through humor. Listeners learn techniques for reframing negative thoughts and the power of community support. Embracing small steps and establishing routines helps combat writer's isolation, making the journey enjoyable and productive.
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Painful Co-Write Rejection
- Adrienne described a soul-crushing co-writing rejection where she made it through multiple steps and then was rejected at the final stage.
- She cried in a hotel vestibule and still considers the process valuable for what she learned.
Use The ABC Model
- Use the ABC model: identify the Activating event, catch the Belief, notice the Consequence, then reframe the belief.
- Replace defeatist interpretations with learning-oriented thoughts to restore motivation.
Thoughts Drive Emotional Loops
- CBT links thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a loop and targets negative patterns to disrupt spirals.
- Reframing beliefs about events changes emotional consequences and motivates productive actions.