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

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Podcast: [Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/authors-who-lead-learn-to-write-a-book-from-bestselling-authors-and-leaders-879773)
Published: 2026-03-14T10:00:00+00:00
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