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. 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 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.

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. 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 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.

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. 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 skills you need to thrive in the publishing industry. 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.

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. 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 skills you need to thrive in the publishing industry. 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.

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. The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created the Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program helps you build the skills you need to thrive in the publishing industry. 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.

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. The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created the Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program helps you build the skills you need to thrive in the publishing industry. 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.

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. The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created the Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program teaches you everything you need to thrive in the publishing industry. 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.

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! The publishing industry is hard. That's why you deserve a coach who understands the ins and outs of our world. My six-month private coaching program will help you maintain your love of writing and navigate publishing with confidence. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. Want additional weekly author advice and access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here.

Last week we evaluated 2023, so now it’s time to look ahead into the future and decide what kind of author year you want to create. This process gives you a functional schedule so you know where to put your focus each quarter while having plenty of flexibility to handle publishings weird timelines. Coaching with me is the best way to stay committed to your 2024 goals. Schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. Want additional weekly author advice and access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here.

It’s the time of year where everyone starts talking about goal setting. Before you look ahead to 2024, it’s important to evaluate the year you just had. No matter how amazing (or disappointing) the past 12 months were, there are lessons to glean that you don’t want to miss. If you're tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stressed out by publishing, I invite you to coach with me. I help my clients create calm, confident author careers so they can continue writing books they love. To get started, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. Want to make 2024 the best year yet? Register for the interactive Author Career Planning workshop here.