Why Authors Sometimes Hate Their Own Book, And What To Do Next

Send us Fan Mail I often feel we take communication for granted, assuming it’s just about relaying information. Yet, in my latest conversation, I sat down with Sage Hobbs—author of Naked Communication —to explore how communication rooted in authenticity and curiosity can radically alter our relationships at work, at home, and within ourselves. Our talk was a candid look at what it really takes to write a book, launch it (twice), and confront your own vulnerabilities. Timestamp: 00:00 Writing to connect authentically 05:28 Reflections on teaching and growth 08:18 Writing reveals self-discovery 11:30 Loss, reflection, and renewal 14:01 Reflections on growth and change 17:02 Curiosity can transform the world 22:17 Facing fear through writing 24:13 Merging grief and professional growth 28:57 Connection over job titles 30:13 Who is this not for? 33:56 Connecting with the author Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book 🤫 Secret Podcast: Born to Write, Scared to Start ⭐ You're Allowed to Write This Book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage

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Why Authors Sometimes Hate Their Own Book, And What To Do Next is an episode from Born To Write - Helping Authors Achieve Success by Azul Terronez.

This episode is 35:24 long.

This episode was published on Mar 14, 2026.

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