Sometimes we feel the pressure to include every aspect of all the things we’re passionate about in the core message of our writing. It just doesn’t fit, nor does it need to!

Covered in this episode:

* It’s OK NOT to talk about certain topics

* You may have more than one book in you

* The importance of being intentional about what personal details we share or don’t share

* What to do with smaller ideas that don’t fit into our main message

* Why having an intentional personal brand isn’t inauthentic or fake

Other episodes referenced:

Episode 40 - What is an author brand? with Cara Ray

Episode 66 - Branding and Business Planning for Creatives with Karla Colahan

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