Samuel walks listeners through the cognitive biases that trip up writers, including the illusion of explanatory depth, the Dunning-Kruger effect, confirmation and anchoring biases, the availability heuristic, sunk cost fallacy, narrative fallacy, self-serving bias, negativity bias, and the peak-end rule.

The episode also includes show housekeeping: a new book-submission page, an upcoming interview to be released Nov. 20, Writer’s Row in Bakersfield on Nov. 28, and the Donner Family Winery writers’ event Dec. 5–6. Expect candid, humorous insights and actionable tips to sharpen your craft and your confidence.