Episode Details

On this inspiring episode of the Authority on Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Amy L. Bernstein to explore her novel Tent City, the unraveling of the American Dream, and the realities of self-doubt, persistence, and revision.

Amy shares how her struggle with imposter syndrome inspired Wrangling the Doubt Monster, why persistence matters through rejection and uncertainty, and how revision can transform a manuscript into a story that truly connects with readers.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Tent City challenges the promise of the American Dream

• How to keep writing when self-doubt takes over

• Why persistence is essential for a lasting creative career

• How revision strengthens story and pacing

• Why stepping away can help you see your work with fresh eyes

You don’t have to silence self-doubt to move forward. You simply have to keep showing up. Keep writing, keep revising, and keep believing that your story is worth telling.

If you’re a writer or creative who has ever questioned whether you’re good enough, this conversation is a powerful reminder: persistence can turn doubt into progress.

Connect with Amy L. Bernstein:

Email: amy@amywrites.live

Website: https://amywrites.live/

Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AmyLBernsteinAuthor/ ( AmyLBernsteinAuthor )

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylbernstein/ ( @amylbernstein )

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylbernstein/ ( amylbernstein )

🔗 Book Purchase: Tent City: A Novel

https://www.open-bks.com/library/moderns/tent-city/about-book.html

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