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The World is Changing... Fast
There used to be a saying that "good things come to those who wait", but times have changed. The pace of change, the rise of social media, video, podcasting and creating your own platforms have meant our access to information and ability to get in front of the right people has exploded. There is now a level playing field. It's time to step up, stand out and put yourself out there.
Fear of Rejection, the Imposter and Comparison Holds Back Greatness
The pace of change means it's impossible to keep up to date with algorithms and platform technology. It's not about the mechanics of these platforms and how to use them that holds us back. What's really going on is the fear of being judged, the fear of rejection, fear of being found out, not being good enough and the fear of failure that is really getting in the way.
It's time to Put Yourself Out There
Whether you want to work with dream clients, ask someone on a date, apply for that job, share your ideas or create a social following, Jane shares the top 10 Mind-Hacks that she has used with thousands of clients to help them find the courage to put themselves out there, and how you can apply them, too.
About the author
Jane Anderson is an Edinburgh based writer of historical fiction. Born in Fife she studied English Literature at Edinburgh University. Jane spent most of her life living overseas in countries as far-flung as Vietnam, Azerbaijan and most recently, Egypt. Retelling history from the point of view of women is where the fun begins.The Girl Who Fled the Picture was published in 2023 and The Paintress in 2024. The Orchid Hunter's Daughter publication date is November 11th 2025.Edinburgh is a great place to be a writer and Jane is very active in the local writing community, helping to run two literary organisations:Edinburgh Writers' Forum holds monthly meetings, almost always on the second Tuesday. They meet in The Edinburgh Bookshop. If you write you would be very welcome. It is a place to network with other writers and expand your knowledge and skills. The Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival held their third annual event on 26th/27th September 2025.
