on Helping Writers become Authors:

Self-doubt is one of the biggest obstacles a writer will ever face.
It creeps in at the worst moments—undermining confidence, stalling progress, and making you question whether your stories are even worth telling.
Conquering self-doubt in writing isn’t about eliminating it altogether; it’s about learning to work with it.
The key is recognizing self-doubt for what it really is: not a stop sign, but a challenge to grow.