What If? For Authors

What If? For Authors

Claire Taylor

Episodes 58
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (33)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
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79%
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www.whatifforauthors.com

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Special announcement - Liberati registration

May 05, 2026 2m

Claire announces open registration for her author community, the Liberati. Members gain access to monthly special topic calls, Q&As, socials, a private Slack group, and discounted one-on-one…

What if I struggle with community?

Apr 20, 2026 22m Transcript

Episode Description In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire explores why building and maintaining community can feel so uncomfortable—and why it’s quickly becoming a non-negotiable skill for…

A special announcement: The Liberati

Mar 19, 2026 4m

Claire announces her upcoming author community, the Liberati. Members gain access to monthly special topic calls, Q&As, socials, a private Slack group, and discounted one-on-one coaching. Read…

What if I'm stuck on the ending?

Mar 16, 2026 20m Transcript

Episode Description In this craft-focused episode of What If For Authors, Claire breaks down one of the most common storytelling anxieties writers face: getting stuck on the ending. A satisfying…

What if my book isn't important?

Feb 16, 2026 26m Transcript

Episode Description In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire explores the question many writers whisper (or shout) during overwhelm: What if my book isn’t important? She breaks down why this…

What if I just can't get ahead?

Jan 19, 2026 32m Transcript

Episode Description: Many authors are doing everything right—publishing consistently, running promotions, chasing algorithms, investing in tools—and still can’t seem to get ahead financially. The…

What if there's no hope?

Dec 22, 2025 22m Transcript

Episode Description In times of economic uncertainty, industry upheaval, and personal burnout, it can feel impossible to imagine a hopeful future—especially as an author whose dreams are often tied…

What if I'm stuck in doubt?

Nov 24, 2025 28m Transcript

Episode Description: Being an author means navigating an endless maze of decisions — creative decisions, business decisions, financial decisions, social decisions — and at some point, all of us hit a…

What if I can't get started?

Oct 27, 2025 24m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire unpacks the hidden dynamics behind creative inertia. She explores why we freeze at the starting line, how to tell if it’s a sign…

What if I'm losing my ambition?

Sep 29, 2025 25m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire explores the nuanced relationship between ambition, fear, and contentment. What if your ambition isn’t really gone… but simply…

What if I'm a perfectionist?

Sep 01, 2025 24m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode of What If For Authors, Claire asks the question: What if I’m a perfectionist? She breaks down the myth of “perfect,” explores how each Enneagram type approaches…

What if I need more certainty?

Aug 04, 2025 25m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode, Claire dives headfirst into a topic that feels especially timely in a chaotic world and unpredictable industry: the craving for certainty. What if you need to…

What if I don't know my protagonist?

Jul 28, 2025 15m Transcript

Episode Description: In this special bonus episode, Claire shares practical, story-focused advice for one of the most common (and frustrating) issues writers face: not knowing their protagonist.…

What if I hate networking?

Jul 07, 2025 29m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode, Claire explores why so many authors hate networking (hint: it’s not because you’re antisocial), how the Enneagram can reveal the hidden gifts you bring to any…

What if I need help?

Jun 09, 2025 30m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode, Claire dives into a pattern she knows all too well — the belief that she has to solve everything on her own. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever curled up in bed…

What if I'm an emotion-oriented writer?

May 12, 2025 21m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire completes her exploration of writer orientations by diving into the world of emotion-oriented authors. If you lead with the heart…

What if I don't feel safe?

Apr 14, 2025 25m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire tackles one of the most quietly powerful questions lurking beneath so many of our writing blocks: What if I don’t feel…

What if I'm a private person?

Mar 17, 2025 26m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire dives into a deeply personal question: What if I'm a private person? If you feel more comfortable keeping parts of your life under…

What if I'm an action-oriented writer?

Feb 17, 2025 18m Transcript

Episode Description: In this episode of What If for Authors, Claire explores the challenges and benefits of being an action-oriented writer. Drawing on her Enneagram expertise, Claire delves into…

What if we lose the right to free speech?

Feb 10, 2025 27m

Episode Description: In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire tackles a provocative and timely topic: the potential loss of free speech. Drawing on the historical significance of the First…

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What If? For Authors has published 58 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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