Real Talk for Writers
with Isabel Sterling
Author & Master Certified Coach
Essential Business Skills for Authors
Apr 20, 2026
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Welcome to the final installment of our four-part series ofĀ essential skills for published novelists!
As a reminder, the overall categories are:
- Essential Writing Skills
- Essential Marketing SkillsĀ
- Essential Emotional Skills
- Essential Business SkillsĀ (today's post!)
Before I shareĀ the ess...
Answering Family Questions this Holiday Season
Nov 03, 2025
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Before I dive into this week's Real Talk, which is all about dealing with potentially awkward publishing questions from friends and family, a quick update!
The Confident Author Academy's January 2026 cohort opens for applications next week!
Applications will open to everyone on Tuesday, November...
