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Finishing one book often creates a new kind of pressure: What comes next?

Many authors reach the end of a manuscript—or even publish their first book—only to feel uncertain, scattered, or overwhelmed by the future. Should you start another book right away? Build a series? Switch genres? Focus on marketing? Or pause and regroup?

In this episode, we’re stepping back to look at the bigger picture.

Long-Term Author Goals – Planning Your Next Book (And Beyond) explores why so many writers feel stuck after finishing a project and how a lack of long-term planning can quietly slow momentum, drain motivation, and lead to burnout. We’ll talk about the hidden costs of making reactive decisions, chasing short-term wins, or trying to do everything at once without a clear direction.

If you’ve ever:

• Finished a book but felt unsure what to work on next
• Wondered how successful authors plan multiple books
• Felt torn between creative goals and practical realities
• Worried about building a sustainable author career—not just publishing one book

This episode will help you rethink how you approach your writing life and your future as an author.

Instead of pushing for faster output or more hustle, we’ll focus on clarity, intention, and alignment—so every book you write supports where you actually want to go.

Whether you’re planning your next book or thinking several projects ahead, this episode is designed to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.

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