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80. There is No “Right” Decision
Your author career is full of decisions: should you shelve that project or try another rewrite? Which offer should you accept for your debut? How will you solve that huge plot hole in the second act? Trying to find...
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79. Publishing’s WTF Moments
What do you do when the publishing industry throws you a not-so-pleasant curve ball? What do you do when your agent leaves the industry, your publisher closes unexpectedly, or your option material doesn’t sell? I have...
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78. The Stories You Tell Yourself
Authors are masterful story tellers … but sometimes that works against us. When we take the facts of our career and twist them to tell shitty stories, we’re using our superpower for evil. Instead, I want you to use...
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77. The 4 Cs of Consistent Writing
Writing more consistently isn’t about better willpower or stricter schedules. My 4 Cs process allows you to write more while also having more fun. Stick around to the end of the episode, because I’m issuing a 30-day...
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76. You Can’t Lose the Magic
Writing can feel magical at times … but what happens when that magic seems to dry up? It’s a common fear, but an irrational one, too. You can’t actually LOSE the magic of writing. Listen in to find out why. Plus, I...
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75. The Space Between Deadlines
Congrats! You’ve finished the latest draft of your book. Now, you’re in that weird interstitial place of being between deadlines. Should you rest and refill the well? Should you get started on something new?...
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74. Prioritize Your Writing Joy
A sure-fire way to kill the joy of writing is to convince yourself that it'll be better ... later. After you sell another book. After you finish this draft. After you sell 50,000 copies. The grass is not greener after...
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73. Time Off Doesn't Solve Burnout
A common mistake authors make when trying to solve burnout is simply stepping away from their work and hoping that break will fix things for them. Except time away from writing doesn't change the hustle-based habits...
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72. How to Keep Going When You Want to Quit
If you're on the verge of quitting, drop everything and listen to this episode. While there is no shame in moving on from a dream that no longer serves you, if you still genuinely want to publish but feel too burnt...
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71. The 5 Categories of Your Writing Life
Working with authors, I've found 5 major categories of writing and authoring that contribute most to author burnout. Today, I'm giving you a backstage look at how to assess these five areas of your writing life and...
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70. How to Balance Writing & Marketing
As an author, you have two primary roles: writing new books and marketing the ones you already have. Balancing those very different jobs causes a lot of authors immense stress. But it doesn’t have to. There are three...
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69. The Destination is Fleeting. Protect the Journey
Chasing after publishing milestones - while neglecting how you feel as you get there - is a fast path to burnout. Career highlights, like selling your debut or winning an award, are exciting. But! They're only a teeny...
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