Failure = success. It means you're doing the work. Every fail is a key to unlocking success. Aim. For. It.

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Here are the 8 fatal flaws that indie authors possess! Ok this is just a bit of fun but I definitely resonate with some (*cough* MANY *cough*) of these. Which ones do you resonate with? Let me know.

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Ok the long-awaited part 2 to Instagram for authors! Go back and listen to part 1 before venturing your way through this episode. I provide the 3 types of posts to focus on with your content, and give some examples of how you can do each one. But, as with all book marketing, make it your own. Peace!

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Hello author - time to chill and slow down a lil, ok?

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I see a lot of writers in online communities focusing on building very specific story arcs or structures, but I believe the art of storytelling is more important. Here are 3 dos and donts that I think make a better story.

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One of the best ways to improve conversations and sales of your book is by targeting the right readers to begin with! In this episode I share the first step of any book marketing campaign.

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Instagram is a common roadblock for many authors so I wanted to share my thoughts and hopefully help you break through into your own Instagram groove. Check it out and share it with a fellow author!

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Getting that first sentence of your book nailed is a bit of an artfrom. In this episode I open up the 5 things that help make first sentences brilliant, and give some examples of first sentences that work really well.

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Oooof dialogue is tough. How do you improve your dialogue? What tips and tricks work for you? In this episode I share the tips I found from other writers about how to make dialogue the best it can be.

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I can't think of any writer or creative I know that doesn't struggle with the concept of believing in themselves or their work. This episode is the pep talk we all need!

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