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If I Have to Act Like a Bot to Market My Books, I Don't Wanna Do It
The hustle and grind is out of hand
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Imposter Syndrome Is a Scam
And why I'm done falling for it
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35 Lessons I've Learned in My First Year as a Published Author
A rapid-fire list of my hottest takes
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How High School Debate Made Me a Better Author & Marketer
And the NSFW framework I use to craft compelling copy
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Most Writers Don't Read Smut
And 3 other things I learned at the NorCal Writers' Retreat
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The Joy and Terror of Being Seen
And how book marketing can actually be therapeutic
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The Writing Process I’ve Landed On (4 Books Later)
After creating a 4-book series, here is the writing process that has worked for me, from planning to polishing.
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The Best Money I’ve Spent on My Writing (So Far)
I’m breaking down the dollars and cents. What have I purchased on my writing journey, and was it all worth it?
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Balancing Passion and Profession
In this interview, I speak to four self-employed creative masterminds about how they balance passion and profession.
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Looking Back on a Year on “Sabbatical”
Now that 2022 has ended, I wanted to reflect on the past year and answer your questions on sabbaticals and self-employment.
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My Love-Hate Relationship with National Novel Writing Month
Odds are, if you have a writer in your life, they have participated in National Novel Writing Month. Here's what I love and hate most about NaNoWriMo.
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Gift Ideas for Writers Based on Their Love Language
If you’ve got a writer in your life who deserves to be treated, consider these ideas as my gift to you.
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