69. Breaking down imposter syndrome, building confidence w/ Charlotte Chipperfield

Every feel like a fraud? Imposter syndrome can plague even the most successful writers.

In this episode, host Erin P.T. Canning chats with developmental editor and life coach Charlotte Chipperfield about strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and building self-belief.

Listen in as they explore the root causes of imposter syndrome and practical tools to silence that inner critic. You’ll also learn how to build confidence through achievement and prove to yourself that you can be an author too.

Topics discussed in this episode:
  • Origins of imposter syndrome
  • The female perspective
  • 4 questions to understand your imposter syndrome
  • Tips for managing imposter syndrome
  • Fighting perfectionism
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Erin P.T. Canning has worked for 20 years as an editor, encouraging each writer’s individual voice and strengthening their writing goals.

She always planned to write a book, but life had a tendency to distract her. After dedicating six years of her life to motherhood and discovering her ADHD, she started writing again, even though she feared her writing skills had atrophied.

After letting go of her perfectionism, Erin finally finished her own shitty first draft and released her fantasy romance novel, Ruins and Redemption, in 2023. Her current role as a podcaster and book coach enables her to help writers pursue their author dreams.