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# How to Overcome the Fear of Coming Out as a Writer

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by [Mary Jaksch](https://writetodone.com/author/maryjaksch-2/ "Posts by Mary Jaksch")

Are you nervous about coming out as a writer?

Maybe you just want to write for yourself and not share your words with others? It can be [scary putting yourself out there.](https://writetodone.com/unstoppable-writer-2/)

I have that fear too - even after writing and publishing hundreds of posts and a range of books.

A short while ago, I heard something that totally changed my mind about this. Watch the [short video](https://writetodone.com/double-your-fan-base/) below about the magic words I heard.

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