Is there a pesky, negative voice in your head telling you the writing sucks and derailing your productivity? That's the inner critic and it's time to hit the mute button! Writers often fight a silent battle with an inner voice that can be bold or sneaky, outright mean or passive-agressive. Whether your inner critic has the voice of your sugary sweet great aunt who is sure 'you'll make something of your writing hobby some day' or a scary biker-dude with ham-sized fists in a foul mood, this guide offers workable solutions to triumph over your inner critic. A USA Today and international bestseller, Regan Black shares candid insight, practical suggestions and tips to help you outwit your inner critic. Through more than thirty novels and countless other published works, she's met every facet of her own inner critic and understands how writers at every stage of the process wrestle with those pesky voices. As a bonus, this guide includes replays of live broadcast discussions on breaking the inner critic cycle, so you'll understand you're not facing this strange situation alone.