Overcoming Perfectionism in Early-Stage Writing with Leslie Horn

 Leslie Horn, also known as XP Love Cat, discusses her experience as a book coach, focusing on perfectionism in early-stage writing. Leslie explains the common manifestations of perfectionism among her clients, such as moving deadlines, resistance to sharing work, and excessive world-building. She shares strategies to combat perfectionism, including redefining success, setting achievable goals, and practicing positive self-talk. Leslie also emphasizes the importance of rest and giving one's inner perfectionist a new role to encourage progress in the writing process.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:17 Identifying Perfectionism in Writers

04:13 Combating Perfectionism: Strategies and Mindset

10:45 Setting Realistic Goals and Self-Talk

17:48 Creative Techniques to Manage Perfectionism

20:14 Conclusion and Where to Find Leslie