October Meeting - Embracing Authenticity: How I (Mostly) Overcame Imposter Syndrome
Thu, Oct 02
|Knoxville
That whisper of doubt has haunted so many writers—especially those starting later in life. 💭 On Oct 2 @ 7pm, join KWG and Sheri McCarter at Addison’s Bookstore for a free community talk on overcoming Imposter Syndrome and embracing your authentic voice.
Time & Location
Oct 02, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Knoxville, 126 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
About the event
The Knoxville Writers Guild (KWG) invites the community to join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Addison’s Bookstore for a free program, Embracing Authenticity: How I (Mostly) Overcame Imposter Syndrome, featuring Maryville-based writer and educator Sheri McCarter.
Imposter Syndrome often whispers, “You’re not good enough”—especially for writers stepping into their craft later in life. In this thoughtful and encouraging presentation, McCarter will share personal experiences and strategies for pushing past self-doubt, embracing an authentic writing voice, and finding support within the literary community, including resources through the Blount County Public Library.
About the Presenter: Sheri McCarter is a writer, educator, and writer-in-residence at the Blount County Public Library. She co-edited Vietnam Voices Volume 4, authored “Eddie’s Apparition” (Howling Hills Publishing), and has contributed numerous articles and stories to regional publications. McCarter is also a contributing editor for Howling Hills Publishing and is currently developing a collection of Appalachia-base…
