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Oh, how the industry loves a shiny new debut author! And wasn’t instant success the dream for most of us? And longevity! Don’t we all want to be that author whose readers wait with breathless anticipation for our latest and greatest? But while publishers may fall all over themselves for the fresh face or the perennial bestseller, the fact of the matter is, publishers can’t round out their catal…
Five Pain Points of Being an Author
Life as a published author, although immensely satisfying, can be fraught with day-to-day stressors that writers may not anticipate in their pre-published days. These stressors are the things I think of when new writers ask me what I wish I’d known 20 years ago.
Let’s explore a handful of things that can influence success and emotional stability in an extremely competitive business.
The lonelin…
Over the last year or so, I have encountered a ton of writing and publishing professionals, including editors, journalists, and authors, who are feeling, well, a bit stuck. And I felt stagnated myself despite having made several big changes in my life.
Things change all the time, and the future of publishing and authorship is full of uncertainty. It ebbs and flows with market changes, industry …
Mindset and Momentum: How Writers Can Use CBT Tools to Overcome Challenges
As writers, we face the constant struggle of rejection, self-doubt, creative blocks and, let’s face it, isolation from hours spent alone. Unless, of course, we include keeping company with our imaginary friends.
In my work as a life coach, I’ve discovered two helpful tools for when the mental grind of being a writer takes a toll on clients.
Behavioral Activation and the ABC Model are part of Co…
Leaving the World Behind: Writing Retreats
Writing retreats offer a chance to work in peace and restore creativity
Sometimes we need to escape our everyday lives and become a hermit for a time to meet that pesky deadline or work out a plot point. Or maybe visit with like-minded souls to remind ourselves why we write and to recharge our creativity.
That’s where writers’ retreats come in, hence the name.
Writing retreats run the gamut. Th…
Conquering Overwhelm
The life of a modern author is filled with decisions. What story do I write next? Do I stick with this genre I love or transition to something more profitable? Should I dive into direct sales?
More options and control over our careers can be freeing and exciting, but that level of freedom can also be overwhelming. How many times have you come away from a conference feeling energized and ready t…