The Author Burnout Cure

Once you sell your first book, it’s just a matter of time before you’re juggling deadlines for multiple books. There is no perfect schedule out there on the internet for you to find. Instead, I’m sharing my four-step process for managing multiple deadlines without sacrificing the quality of your work …. Or your personal life.

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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. 

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Award-winning, NYT bestselling author, Susan Dennard, joins the podcast this week to discuss the ever-shifting landscape of traditional publishing, why "just be grateful" is bullshit advice, and how to redefine success when things don't go as planned.

**Bonus Goodies**

When you pre-order Susan's next release, The Hunting Moon, before November 6, 2023, you can submit your receipt to get access to her Beginner's Guide to Revising a Novel. Order a copy from your favorite retailer and submit your receipt here. (Full details also at that link.)

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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! 

How do you set writing goals when one or more projects have timelines that are outside of your control? Enter Contingency Goals, where you decide the priority of your projects so no matter what is or isn’t on your plate, you know what to do.

The 100th episode listener Q&A is coming up! Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/eBwUdM2vVx5cew3RA

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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! 

Life rarely unfolds according to plan. When your schedule gets tossed into the air – or there’s some kind of emergency – how do you keep writing? Listen in to find out how identifying as a consistent writer is an important first step.

The 100th episode listener Q&A is coming up! Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/eBwUdM2vVx5cew3RA

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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! 

Whether you've released a book into the world or tucked it away in a drawer, saying goodbye to your book is a powerful way to create closure and open yourself up to writing the next story. Listen in for the when, why, and how of saying goodbye to a story.

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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! 

No matter where you are in your author career--a brand new writer drafting your very first novel or ten-books into your publishing career--working with a coach will make writing more fun and more productive. This week, I spoke with fellow author & coach, Caitlin Fisher, who specializes in helping writers (especially the queer, chronically ill, neurodivergent writers) complete their first drafts. 

Follow Caitlin on Instagram. 

Learn more about the Working Title Incubator. 

Check out their free Finish Your First Draft Masterclass and get a copy of their book: The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation. 

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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! 

Your nervous system has a profound impact on your life - including your ability to access creativity and enjoy writing. I spoke with Dr. Andrea Moore, a former physical therapist and chronic pain specialist, to learn more about the nervous system, how to handle the impact of rejections and publishing set-backs, and how to bring celebration into your body.

Follow Dr. Andrea Moore on Instagram, check out her website, and subscribe to her podcast, Unweaving Chronic Pain!

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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! 

Who you think you are … is who you become. Like I promised last week, we’re talking self-concept: where it comes from, how it impacts your author career, and how to shift it to something that actually supports your goals. Don’t let internalized patriarchal messaging determine who you think you are. You get to decide.

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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! 

For traditionally published authors, having an agent is standard practice. Unfortunately, most authors approach that relationship in a way that actually contributes to burnout. Today, I’m breaking down my thoughts about agents, author/agent relationship red flags, and what to do if you’re just not a good fit.

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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. 

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Your author career is full of decisions: should you shelve that project or try another rewrite? Which offer should you accept for your debut? How will you solve that huge plot hole in the second act? Trying to find the “right” decision is an impossible task. Instead, I want you to make a decision you feel good about and implement it quickly. Listen in to learn how.

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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!