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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.

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If you’ve ever thought your writing habits were a little strange… this episode is about to make you feel much better.

In this fun, New Year's episode of From Writer to Author, we’re taking a lighter turn and exploring the surprisingly odd, quirky, and downright unexpected habits of famous authors. From unusual routines to creative rituals that make you go, “Wait… seriously?” this episode is equal parts entertaining and reassuring.

But beneath the humor is an important reminder: there is no “right” way to be a writer. Creativity doesn’t follow rules, and the process rarely looks neat or normal — even for the most successful authors in history. If you’ve ever worried that your habits mean you’re doing it wrong, this episode will help you laugh, relax, and embrace your own creative quirks.

Consider this a permission slip to write your way, trust your process, and end the year smiling instead of second-guessing yourself.

It’s light. It’s fun. And it’s the perfect reminder that writers have always been a little weird — and that might just be part of the magic.

🎧 Press play and prepare to say, “Okay… maybe I’m not that strange after all.”

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Every writer—no matter how new, experienced, talented, or successful—has questioned whether they truly belong in the writing world. Maybe you’ve felt it, too: that quiet worry that you’re not “qualified” enough, not “skilled” enough, or not “legit” enough to call yourself a writer. It’s that uncomfortable inner voice that whispers, “Who do you think you are?”

In this episode of From Writer to Author, we’re opening up a grounded, reassuring conversation about the complicated relationship writers have with their own self-worth. Imposter syndrome doesn’t care about talent or accomplishments—its only job is to make you doubt the very identity you’re working so hard to build. But here’s the good news: the doubt you feel is far more normal than you think, and it says a lot more about your growth than it does about your abilities.

This episode explores the deeper emotional patterns behind imposter syndrome and why it shows up at every stage of the writing journey—from the first idea all the way to publication and beyond. You’ll learn how universal these feelings really are, why they don’t mean what you think they mean, and how understanding them can help you write with more confidence, clarity, and resilience.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re pretending…
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not enough”…
If you’ve ever worried someone will “find you out”…
this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, not behind, and absolutely not an imposter.

This is a gentle, validating, and empowering conversation designed to help you reclaim your confidence and step more fully into the identity of “writer”—with pride, not hesitation.

Press play when you’re ready to breathe a little easier.

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Every writer carries private fears—quiet thoughts that linger in the background but rarely get voiced. In this episode of From Writer to Author, we’re taking an honest, reassuring look at the unspoken worries so many writers experience but often keep to themselves.

Without giving too much away, this episode explores the doubts that quietly shape our writing lives: the second-guessing, the insecurities, the internal questions about whether we’re “enough,” and the deeper concerns we hesitate to share. You’ll discover just how common these feelings are—and why acknowledging them can help you become a more confident, grounded, and resilient writer.

If you’ve ever wondered whether other writers struggle with the same fears you do, this episode will remind you that you’re far from alone.

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If you’ve ever sat down to write and suddenly needed to clean the house, check your email, reorganize a drawer, or scroll “just for a second,” this episode is for you. Procrastination and distractions hit every writer — even the motivated ones — and in this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface.

We’ll talk about why your brain resists writing even when you’re excited about your book, how to identify the hidden causes behind your lack of focus, and what small, realistic changes can help you stay consistent without guilt or overwhelm. Think of this as a supportive, coffee-chat pep talk that helps you finally get out of your own way and make meaningful progress on your manuscript.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or frustrated with yourself, this episode will help you shift back into momentum — gently, clearly, and without the burnout.

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Feeling stuck? Frozen? Avoiding your keyboard like it’s personally offended you? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re taking a deep, compassionate look at writer’s block—what it actually is, why it shows up, and why it has so much less to do with your writing ability than you think.

Writer’s block gets treated like this big, dramatic creative failure, but in reality, it’s almost never about the writing itself. It’s about everything happening around the writing: the stress you’ve been carrying, the fear whispering in the background, the pressure to get it right, the exhaustion you haven’t acknowledged, or the overwhelm of holding the entire book in your head at once. And let’s be honest—sometimes it’s simply because life has been… a lot.

In this cozy, supportive, “friend-over-coffee” style episode, we’ll explore the seven most common causes of writer’s block and break them down in a way that finally makes sense. We’ll talk about how lack of clarity can freeze your creativity, why perfectionism shuts down the writing flow, how fear disguises itself as “I’m stuck,” and why burnout and mental fatigue make even simple sentences feel impossible. We’ll also look at how constant interruptions, unclear boundaries, and losing touch with your deeper “why” can make your creativity retreat in self-protection mode.

But more importantly? I’ll show you how to gently work through each cause with practical, compassionate steps that help you reset your mind, reconnect with your project, and take the pressure off. No shame. No forcing. No “just write anyway” guilt trips. Just clarity, kindness, and tools that actually work.

You’ll walk away with a better understanding of why your brain shuts down at the blank page, how to spot the real reason you’re stuck, and how to move forward without beating yourself up. Think of this episode as a soft creative reset—something to help you breathe again, get grounded, and rediscover the spark that made you want to write this book in the first place.

If you’ve been feeling blocked, uninspired, or like your creativity has quietly packed a suitcase and left town, this episode will help you reconnect with your writing in a gentle, doable way. You’re not broken. Your creativity isn’t gone. And you’re absolutely not alone in the struggle.

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