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106. The Joyful Writing Protocol
Ready for a backstage pass? This week, we’re diving into the first pillar of the curriculum I teach inside The Confident Author Academy. The Joyful Writing Protocol covers all the foundational mindset and emotional...
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105. Hustle is a Mindset
How do you know if you’re hustling and in danger of burning out? You can’t tell simply by looking at WHAT you’re doing or how much you’re writing. Hustle and burnout are driven by the thoughts you think and the...
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104. 35 Lessons on my 35th Birthday
It’s my birthday! (Tomorrow!) In honor of turning 35, I’m sharing 35 lessons about writing, publishing, and life. Some are silly. Some are profound. All of them come from the heart.
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103. The Motivation Bank
In order to weather all of the hard parts about publishing, you need to have a fully funded Motivation Bank. What is a motivation bank and how do you fill it up? Listen to this short-and-sweet episode to find...
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102. When Your Book Gets Canceled
In the summer of 2023, my publisher decided to cancel the final book under contract with them. After two years of work, Gay Ghost Book was no more. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain to walk you through what happened...
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101. Writing Through Life's Plot Twists
Surprise! We had a baby! Which means those plans I made for 2024? Yup, those need adjusting. Today, I’m bringing you inside my thought process as I shift my goals for the year. You can use this process anytime...
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100. Listener Q&A
It’s finally here: the highly anticipated 100th episode, with answers to all of YOUR questions! In this episode, I tackle questions about trad vs indie, whether you really need personal connections with agents or...
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99. Planning for 2024
Last week we evaluated 2023, so now it’s time to look ahead into the future and decide what kind of author year you want to create. This process gives you a functional schedule so you know where to put your focus each...
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98. Evaluating 2023
It’s the time of year where everyone starts talking about goal setting. Before you look ahead to 2024, it’s important to evaluate the year you just had. No matter how amazing (or disappointing) the past 12 months...
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97. What to Do When Your Book “Flops”
It can feel awful when your book doesn’t perform as expected. On top of the disappointment and grief, you’re also struggling to write the next book. Why should you bother, afterall, if that one is going to flop, too?...
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96. Simplifying Social Media
Social media is a source of stress and overwhelm for many authors. Does it actually sell books? Do you have to be on TikTok to succeed in publishing? What if you just really hate being online? Listen in for my 4-step...
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95. Navigating "Best Books of the Year" Lists
It’s that time of year again: “Best Books of the Year” lists are popping up all over the internet. While these lists are great for TBR piles and the books that get included, they can also be a landmine of emotional...
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