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93. The Sophomore "Slump"
Whether you call it the Sophomore Slump or the Book 2 Blues, no one wants to hear that their second novel didn’t live up to their first. Especially if the writing process was particularly hellish. The good news: there...
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92. Celebrating Your Book Release
No one throws you a parade when your book comes out. If you want to celebrate your release and make the day feel special (and I definitely recommend that you do!) you need to intentionally plan how you’ll spend your...
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91. Foundational Beliefs
What you believe about yourself, your writing abilities, and your place in publishing affects the way you experience your career. Today, I’m sharing some of the foundational beliefs that help me stay in love with my...
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90. Compare & Despair: Author Edition
Compare and despair–that flash of jealousy and disappointment when you see someone else’s good news–is a common phenomenon. Thankfully, your options aren’t to feel terrible or avoid social media forever. I have a...
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89. Juggling Multiple Deadlines
Once you sell your first book, it’s just a matter of time before you’re juggling deadlines for multiple books. There is no perfect schedule out there on the internet for you to find. Instead, I’m sharing my four-step...
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88. Redefining Success with Susan Dennard
Award-winning, NYT bestselling author, Susan Dennard, joins the podcast this week to discuss the ever-shifting landscape of traditional publishing, why "just be grateful" is bullshit advice, and how to redefine...
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87. Setting Contingency Goals
How do you set writing goals when one or more projects have timelines that are outside of your control? Enter Contingency Goals, where you decide the priority of your projects so no matter what is or isn’t on your...
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86. How to Write When *Life* Happens
Life rarely unfolds according to plan. When your schedule gets tossed into the air – or there’s some kind of emergency – how do you keep writing? Listen in to find out how identifying as a consistent writer is an...
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85. Saying Goodbye to Your Book
Whether you've released a book into the world or tucked it away in a drawer, saying goodbye to your book is a powerful way to create closure and open yourself up to writing the next story. Listen in for the when, why,...
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84. Embracing the First Draft with Caitlin Fisher
No matter where you are in your author career--a brand new writer drafting your very first novel or ten-books into your publishing career--working with a coach will make writing more fun and more productive. This...
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83. Nervous System 101 with Dr. Andrea Moore
Your nervous system has a profound impact on your life - including your ability to access creativity and enjoy writing. I spoke with Dr. Andrea Moore, a former physical therapist and chronic pain specialist, to learn...
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82. Who Do You Think You Are?
Who you think you are … is who you become. Like I promised last week, we’re talking self-concept: where it comes from, how it impacts your author career, and how to shift it to something that actually supports your...
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