Author Diary Entries

Have you ever wondered about the complications of writing a book when navigating big life changes? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly! 

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to find out how your host has navigated chaos and adventures, "life administration" of moving to a new city and buying a new condo, and sorting out her author career and the rest of her business as an introvert throughout it all...    

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Episode 50 of Indie Author Weekly: Backstory on polyamorous beginnings .
• Episode 121 of Indie Author Weekly: How things didn't quite go according to plan earlier this year .
• Business planning retreat workshop (free!): SaganMorrow.com/retreat .
• Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .
• Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question 
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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Do you ever wish you had a different type of writing voice or style? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!

"You'll never be a Pulitzer Prize winner—but your books keep people coming back for more." Find out why this comment about my own stories inspired this podcast episode topic...

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to learn about the value, the beauty, the freedom, of leaning into your uniquely wonderful writing voice and style, in this motivational pep talk-style podcast episode... 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Productivity coaching for individuals and teams: SaganMorrow.com/services .
• Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question 
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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Do you wish you could attend author book readings again, while the world continues to be in flux? Well, that’s exactly what you’re getting on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly! 

A Choice Between Two  romcom back-of-book blurb:

What if you fall for someone, but you’re already in a wonderful relationship with someone else?

Emma has been dating John, an alpha lawyer type, casually for the past six months. When she meets the kind-hearted feminist Carlos, there’s instant attraction… and since she and John haven’t had the exclusivity conversation yet, then why not date both men simultaneously?

After all, she has two best friends! Emma sees no harm in having two boyfriends, too.

Emma didn’t anticipate that both men would want to take their relationship with her to the next level, and now she has to choose between the two men in her life… or does she?

An adventure in romance and polyamory, “A Choice Between Two” explores the thought processes and relationship strife that can come along with adopting new identities and lifestyles in your late 20s. The struggles and joy in the early stages of a polyamorous lifestyle are both represented in this contemporary new adult romcom.

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This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to hear an excerpt from "A Choice Between Two" (AKA Book 1 in the Polyamorous Passions romantic comedy series)... 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• A Choice Between Two on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H7YCM8D .
• A Choice Between Two on Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/a-choice-between-two .
• Episode 61 of Indie Author Weekly: author commentary on the first 3 books in the Polyamorous Passions series .
• Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question 
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show

You might be familiar with the phrase “show, don’t tell” as a writer… Is it something you struggle with, or are you curious about what a fresh new take on that might look like? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to learn how to implement the "show, don't tell" writing advice into  your own book project... and to get a real-life example for how your host, Sagan Morrow, recently used this technique in her own upcoming romcom, Small Town Stilettos...  

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .
• Productivity coaching & author mentorship: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .
• Richelle Braswell (freelance editor): @RBCEditing on Twitter .
• Alicia Chantal (freelance editor): @FreshLookEdit on Twitter .
• Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question 
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show

Have you ever struggled to balance planning your book with taking action and actually writing your book? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to get 4 tips for how to effectively balancing PLANNING with TAKING ACTION, so that you write—and complete—your book with confidence...  

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Get the word counter tracker spreadsheet: SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .
• Productivity coaching & author mentorship: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .
• Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question 
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show

Have you ever wondered whether writing books gets easier or harder over time? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to find out the top 5 reasons why writing each new book is both harder AND easier to write than the previous book...  

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .
• Episode 106 of Indie Author Weekly: overcoming imposter syndrome .
• Episode 119 of Indie Author Weekly: on being a tortured artist .
• Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question 
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show

Are you struggling to know what drives your characters? Do you wish you understood your own characters a little better? That’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to  get a simple meditation for understanding your character better and getting to know them on a deeper level... 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Productivity meditations available when you join Sagan's signature program, Productivity Powerhouse, at SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse .
• Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .
• Episode 93 of Indie Author Weekly: writing meditation to overcome writer's block .
• Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question   
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show

Have you ever felt guilty about writing? The writing struggle is REAL. That's what we're addressing in this episode of Indie Author Weekly!   

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to learn more about how to overcome guilt as a writer...  

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Productivity coaching & consulting services (to assess your productivity systems and strategies, alleviate your guilt and frustration, and make progress on your dreamy projects—like writing a book!) at SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .
• Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .
• Episode 121 of Indie Author Weekly: when things don't go as planned
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode: 

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show

Have you ever wondered just how much sex “should” be in a romance novel? That's what we're addressing in this episode of Indie Author Weekly!   

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to learn more about sex and romance novels, how much (and what type of) sex should be in romance novels, and more...  

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Productivity Magic Audit (customized assessment of your productivity problems—plus how to FIX them!) at SaganMorrow.com/magic .
• Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show

Have you ever wished you were more consistent with writing a book, starting a podcast, reading books, or something else altogether? Maybe you’ve struggled with being consistent, and you’ve felt like that’s just who you are, and you can’t do anything about it. Well, that’s exactly what we’re discussing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to find out about the 3 pillars of consistency—and how ANYONE (yes, even you) can become more consistent...   

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Productivity Magic Audit (customized assessment of your productivity problems—plus how to FIX them!) at SaganMorrow.com/magic .
• Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show