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Bonus: What You Get for $2k (Applications close TODAY!)
Still on the fence about joining the July class of The Confident Author Academy?In this final bonus episode, I’m breaking down all the things you get when you join the July cohort, including the different tiers of...
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223. What to Do When Your Publisher Doesn’t Support You
Believing your publisher doesn’t care about your books is one of the more emotionally challenging parts of being an author.You start to question whether it’s worth investing any time or energy into your books when...
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Bonus: “Should I join the group if…”
On the fence about joining the July class of The Confident Author Academy?I’m addressing the most common questions on today’s bonus episode.Have a question I didn’t cover? Book a call to discuss your unique...
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222. The Problem with “Deadline Math”
When you’re on deadline for your book, it can be tempting to do “deadline math” to figure out how many words you need to write each day.
Unfortunately…this process often leaves authors feeling stressed, disempowered,...
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Bonus: How is Coaching Different from the Podcast?
Curious how the coaching and support inside The Confident Author Academy is different from listening to the podcast each week?
I’m breaking down the key difference in this bonus episode.
Ready to join the July cohort?...
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221. Putting Yourself (& Your Author Career) First
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If your author career isn’t progressing the way you want, it’s time to investigate where writing falls on your list of priorities.And not what you say you prioritize, but what your calendar shows you actually...
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Bonus: Your Next 6 Months
The July class of The Confident Author Academy is enrolling now!Click here to learn more and submit your application. Applications close June 20th - the group is capped at 20 authors.Curious what you’ll learn? Listen...
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220. Writing Through Hard Times (Panel)
On May 9th, I participated in a panel discussion with fellow queer authors Sam Gellar, Erica Rose Eberhart, and M. Stevenson and they graciously agreed to let me share the audio with the podcast!We talked about how we...
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219. The Fear of a Book Flopping
If you’re afraid your book is going to flop, stop everything and listen to this episode.It’s normal to be disappointed if your book doesn’t reach as many readers as you hoped, but the deep level of fear and panic...
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218. What to Do When Writing Goals Shift
Book publishing requires all sorts of mental flexibility, and that includes taking your writing goals seriously…while also being able to pivot in an instant.Whether it’s because your book suddenly sold after months on...
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217. Writing is Hard. Don't Make it Harder.
Writing a novel is hard. It takes a ton of time, effort, energy, and a big dollop of emotional resilience to go from the spark of an idea all the way to The End.There’s no getting around that effort, but there are...
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216. Balancing Beginner & Expert Identities
As you progress in your author career, you will (ideally!) find yourself feeling more and more like an expert. While this is an important evolution in your identity, there will still be times where adopting a beginner...
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