Episode 5: Talent Stacking

How being kind-of-good at two things can take you further than being the best at one.

Welcome back to Pep Talks for Writers—a 5-part audio series for writers who love writing but occasionally wonder why they bother.

In this episode, we explore:

• What it means to 'want the ball” in your creative life
• The surprisingly powerful strategy of talent stacking
• How being okay at two things can make you stand out more than being great at one
• Why quantity beats perfection
• The importance of letting your quirks, curiosities, and odd combinations lead the way

Plus, I’ll tell you about Make Like You Mean It—a course designed to help you build a creative life that’s joyful, sustainable, and full of side projects that actually go somewhere. The next round kicks off soon.

Got questions or want to say hi? DM me on Instagram @katherinecollettewriter

🎧 Episode 4: You Want a Bigger Creative Life? Start Small

It's not about being everywhere, it's about being somewhere.

Welcome back to Pep Talks for Writers—a 5-part audio series for writers who want to build a life around writing… not just wait for a single big break.

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to grow your creative life.

Whether you’re unpublished and waiting for your moment, or already published and wondering, 'Was that it?'—this one’s for you.

We’ll explore:

• Why 'publish → disappear → repeat' is a recipe for burnout

• The very normal (but rarely voiced) desire to feel seen, even before you’re published

• How small, repeatable creative actions help readers find you

• And why building a profile doesn’t have to be cringe—it can be fun, honest, and deeply yours

Resources & links:

• My mini course on thinking for writers: The Inner Game of Writing
• Want to build creative momentum? The next round of Make Like You Mean It launches soon
• Free download: What if I'm not good enough (and other questions to ignore) – grab the PDF

Got questions or want to share a win? DM me on Instagram: @katherinecollettewriter

🎧 Episode 3: Your Brain Is Filtering Everything (Here’s How to Hack It)

Shift what you’re noticing—and change what you create.

Welcome back to Pep Talks for Writers—a 5-part audio series for writers who love writing but occasionally feel like their brain is tuned to the wrong frequency.

In this episode, we’re talking about brain filtering—the way your mind scans the world for 'evidence'… and usually finds exactly what it’s expecting.

The catch? You can change what it’s looking for.

We’ll explore:

• How to consciously shift your mental filter

• The golden retriever metaphor (trust me) that changes everything

• Affirmations and how choosing a new focus can quietly rewire your creative reality

Resources & links:

• My mini course on thinking for writers: The Inner Game of Writing
• Want to build creative momentum? The next round of Make Like You Mean It launches soon
• Free download: What if I'm not good enough (and other questions to ignore) – grab the PDF

Got questions or want to share a win? DM me on Instagram: @katherinecollettewriter