As Indie Author's we need to throw out the rule book. There are no limits to abide by as an Indie author. 

We can write what we want and we can write when we want and we dictate the pace we want to move at.

There are no set guidelines to follow as an Indie author. 

We have all the freedom.

It does mean that you will have to work extra hard to learn what you need to learn but that's okay.

So stop listening to people who try to make you think there is one way to success as a writer because as an Indie 

author the options at your disposal are boundless.  

What were your thoughts on the topic? 

Are you an Indie author or traditional published author? 

Comment below. 

I would love to hear your thoughts. 

Thank you for listening to the episode. 

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I will see you next week and remember, you have something worth sharing. 

Rolain

To be a successful author you need a strong work ethic. 

And the good news is that if you don't have a strong work ethic it can be built and if your work ethic 

is strong it can get stronger. There is always room for growth in this area. 

What is work ethic anyway? 

It is a set of values based on the ideas of discipline and hard work.

When I was employed I thought I had a strong work ethic but when I started working for myself I realized

my work ethic was weak. So I had a lot of work to do to build it up and it's still a work in progress. 

Do you have a strong work ethic and how do you maintain it? 

Please comment below. 

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. 

You can also comment on my Facebook page. 

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Thank you for listening to the episode and I will see you next week and remember, you have something worth sharing. 

Rolain

This is part two of the subject I started last week.

Last week I spoke about the challenges of writing to market but today I want to talk about the 

challenges you will face when writing what you are passionate about. 

It is possible to write what you love off the bat and start making money from that.

But for the most part there is a learning phase that needs to happen. 

There are skills you need to acquire and that takes time so what do you do in the meantime?

There are a few things you need to consider as you write what you love.

And that's what I talk about in this episode. 

I would love to hear your thoughts on this so comment below or or my Facebook page.

And thank you for taking the time to listen to the episode.

I will see you next week and remember, you have something worth sharing. 

Rolain 

In this episode I tackle questions like, 

What is writing to market? 

Does writing to market stifle creativity?

Can you write the things you want to write and write to market at the same time? 

Like anything else in life there are pros and cons to writing to market and I focus on one BIG con. 

This is the first part in a two part series so make sure to come back next week to hear the conclusion 

as I talk about, The Challenge of Writing What You Are Passionate About. 

What are your thoughts on what I spoke about today? I would love to hear them. 

Make sure to comment below or on my Facebook page. 

If you enjoyed the episode share it and if you like the podcast consider giving it a five star rating. 

Thank you for listening and I will see you next week. 

Remember, you have something worth sharing.

Rolain

As writers and authors we have knowledge gaps. That's a given. 

It doesn't matter if you starting out or you are a veteran. There is always something to learn.

So part of growing as an author is seeing the gaps and filling them. 

It's not going to take a day so be patient. 

Don't try to fix a hundred things at once. 

Instead take one or two things and fill those gaps. 

That's what growth looks like as a writer and author. 

I would love to hear your thoughts on what I spoke about. Make sure to comment below

or on my  Facebook page

If you are enjoying the podcast consider giving us a five star rating. 

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. 

I will see you next week. 

Remember, you have something worth sharing. 

Rolain

Being an author is a marathon, not a sprint.

So you write or pursue your goal of being an author it's important to have a long-term mindset. 

There is so much to learn and so much growth to happen. 

But you will find it really difficult to grow if you don't understand that those things take time. 

Are you prepared to commit at least 5 to 10 years to being an author, to accomplishing your goals 

as an author? 

My mentors have been in the game for at least fifteen years. They have been steadfast and have reaped the 

benefits of being consistent and I want that too. 

I have made a decision to be in this for the long-haul and I know it's not going to be easy but this is what I want. 

If you haven't thought about this then today is the day. 

What are your thoughts on having a long-term mindset and how has it helped you on your journey?

Comment below or on my Facebook page. 

And remember to share this episode and consider giving us a 5 star rating if you enjoyed it.

Thank you for listening and see you next week. 

Remember, you have something worth sharing. 

Rolain   

Join me today as I interview my good friend Olga Matsanura. 

She has released her second book titled, Reforming Your Character so I talk to her about it. 

I also talked to her about the lessons she learned in her first book that she used in the writing of her second book.

We also spoke about balancing priorities. She runs a couple of businesses so I wanted to know how she balances running

a business, university, life and writing. 

We also talked about the importance of having a long-term mindset as an author. 

I enjoyed the interview a lot. 

If you want to get a copy of Olga's book the link is down below and if you want to reach out to her you can also click on any of the links 

I posted.  

Website

Email

Personal Facebook

Author Facebook page

Instagram

And if you enjoyed the interview make sure to comment below or on my Facebook page. 

You can also email me on [email protected]

Thank you for listening and I will see you next week. 

And remember, you have something worth sharing. 

Rolain

There is much more to being an author than writing. 

Once you publish your first book you have essentially started your business. 

So it's important to look at your writing as a business.

The sooner you can adopt a business mindset the better you will be as you 

proceed.  

This is especially true for Indie authors. 

You are an entrepreneur and there are a lot of things to learn.

You are not only a writer, but you are a marketer, accountant, and so much more. 

Even in the traditional writing space, authors have to take on more if they want 

their books to succeed. 

Like any business it will take commitment, an insatiable appetite for learning, patience, and a never say die attitude to 

succeed. 

This is an exciting time to be a self-published author 

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topic so please comment below or on my Facebook page.

You can also email me on [email protected]

Thank you for listening and I will see you next week. 

Remember, you have something worth sharing. 

Rolain

As writers we all need a platform for ourselves because without one 

we remain in obscurity. 

Building a platform today is easier to do than it was 10 years ago with all 

the new tools and innovations out there but that doesn't make it an easy 

thing to do if you get what I mean. 

Building a platform will take hard work, time, determination and a plan.

If you don't have one, now is the time to start. 

If you have a platform I would love to hear how you built yours. 

How long did it take? 

And I would also love to hear your thoughts on what I talked about. 

Please feel free to share. 

Comment below or email me on [email protected]

You can also connect with me on my Facebook page. 

Thank you for listening and see you next week. 

Rolain

At the very core of Imposter Syndrome is self-doubt. 

And that is why Imposter Syndrome can be damaging to you as a writer. 

We all struggle with self-doubt at some time but we need to learn to fight against the 

voices that tell us we are not good enough and tell us that we can't do it.

We CAN achieve the big goals we have set for ourselves and we CAN overcome any obstacles 

that come our way. And it starts with our thoughts. 

Imposter Syndrome is real but it can be overcome. 

It will take patience and perseverance because even the most seasoned 

writers struggle with Imposter Syndrome. It's not only a select group of people that 

deal with this. We all deal with it in varying degrees. 

What are your thoughts on the topic today? 

What has been your experience with Imposter Syndrome and how do you deal with the thoughts 

of self-doubt that come your way? 

I would love to know so please make sure to comment below. 

You can also comment on my Facebook page or you can email me on [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode consider giving it a five-star rating and remember to share. 

I will see you next week and remember you have something worth sharing. 

Rolain