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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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Think you can skip the email list and still build a real author career? I mean… you can also eat soup with a fork, but it’s going to be messy.

In this episode of From Writer to Author: The Podcast, we’re talking about the one asset too many authors ignore until it’s painfully obvious they shouldn’t have: an email list. Not “someday.” Not “after I publish.” Not “once I feel ready.” Now.

If you’ve ever wondered how authors find readers consistently (without begging social media for attention), how they stay connected between book releases, or how they build momentum that doesn’t disappear the moment an algorithm sneezes—this episode is for you.

You’ll hear why an email list is more than a marketing tool—it’s a foundation. It supports your launches, your long-term visibility, your reader relationships, and your ability to grow a sustainable author platform.

Whether you’re pre-published, mid-draft, launching soon, or already published but relying too heavily on luck and likes, this conversation will help you see email differently—and understand why waiting is costing you more than you think.

🎧 Press play and let’s get you building something you actually own.

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Ever notice how the moment you decide to take your writing seriously, your brain immediately auditions a panel of imaginary critics?

In this episode of From Writer to Author: The Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest momentum-killers for writers: the three-headed monster—fear of judgment, fear of criticism, and (the one that stings in a very specific way) the fear of being ignored.

If you’ve been holding back from sharing your words, pitching your book idea, hitting “publish,” or even finishing the draft because you’re worried what people will think—or that no one will think anything at all—this episode is for you.

You’ll walk away with a steadier mindset, practical ways to keep moving forward anyway, and the confidence to stay in the work… because becoming an author requires courage, not perfection.

🎧 Press play and let’s get you out of hiding and back into action.

Support the show

✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter:
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✨ Join the private writer community:
From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity

✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page:
👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9

JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist