The Author Burnout Cure

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  • 109. The Empowered Author Principles

    For the final backstage pass this month, we’re taking a look at the agenda you’ll find inside The Empowered Author Principles - the 4th and final pillar of the curriculum I teach my clients. We talk everything from your identity as an author, how to look at your money and sales numbers without freaking out your nervous system, and how to set proper boundaries with industry professionals.

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

    26 min
  • 108. The Authentic Marketing Method

    Like it or not, when you become an author, marketing becomes part of your job description. It doesn’t have to take over your entire life though. In today’s backstage pass inside The Confident Author Academy, I give you a sneak peek into how I teach my clients to simplify marketing so it doesn’t take away from their writing time.

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

    19 min
  • 107. The Creative Flow Formula

    It’s nearly impossible to access creative flow when you’re avoiding your book and feeling all sorts of dread and anxiety about the publishing process. So in today’s backstage pass, I pull back the curtain on The Creative Flow Formula (the second pillar of the curriculum inside The Confident Author Academy) so you know how to find your flow again.

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

    26 min
  • 106. The Joyful Writing Protocol

    Ready for a backstage pass? This week, we’re diving into the first pillar of the curriculum I teach inside The Confident Author Academy. The Joyful Writing Protocol covers all the foundational mindset and emotional processing tools you need to navigate the publishing industry without losing the spark of joy in your writing.

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

     

    23 min
  • 105. Hustle is a Mindset

    How do you know if you’re hustling and in danger of burning out? You can’t tell simply by looking at WHAT you’re doing or how much you’re writing. Hustle and burnout are driven by the thoughts you think and the emotions that fuel the work you do.

    In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down the foundational coaching tool I use inside The Confident Author Academy: The Thought Model.

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

    23 min
  • 104. 35 Lessons on my 35th Birthday

    It’s my birthday! (Tomorrow!) In honor of turning 35, I’m sharing 35 lessons about writing, publishing, and life. Some are silly. Some are profound. All of them come from the heart.

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

    29 min
  • 103. The Motivation Bank

    In order to weather all of the hard parts about publishing, you need to have a fully funded Motivation Bank. What is a motivation bank and how do you fill it up? Listen to this short-and-sweet episode to find out.

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

    12 min
  • 102. When Your Book Gets Canceled

    In the summer of 2023, my publisher decided to cancel the final book under contract with them. After two years of work, Gay Ghost Book was no more. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain to walk you through what happened with the cancelation and how I navigated it mentally and emotionally.

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

    34 min
  • 101. Writing Through Life's Plot Twists

    Surprise! We had a baby! Which means those plans I made for 2024? Yup, those need adjusting. Today, I’m bringing you inside my thought process as I shift my goals for the year. You can use this process anytime something unexpected happens in your life that affects your time or ability to write.

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

    31 min
  • 100. Listener Q&A

    It’s finally here: the highly anticipated 100th episode, with answers to all of YOUR questions! In this episode, I tackle questions about trad vs indie, whether you really need personal connections with agents or editors to land a book deal, and how to know when it’s time to give up on publishing and move on. You’re in for a treat this week!

     

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    The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. 

    Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. 

    DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode! 

    55 min

About The Author Burnout Cure

From the publisher's feed

Isabel Sterling, multi-published author and master certified coach, is on a mission to dismantle burnout culture, one author at a time.

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