Adrienne Giordano Archives

Life as a published author, although immensely satisfying, can be fraught with day-to-day stressors that writers may not anticipate in their pre-published days. These stressors are the things I think of when new writers ask me what I wish I’d known 20 years ago. Let’s explore a handful of things that can influence success and emotional stability in an extremely competitive business. The lonelin…

As writers, we face the constant struggle of rejection, self-doubt, creative blocks and, let’s face it, isolation from hours spent alone. Unless, of course, we include keeping company with our imaginary friends. In my work as a life coach, I’ve discovered two helpful tools for when the mental grind of being a writer takes a toll on clients. Behavioral Activation and the ABC Model are part of Co…