Productivity

Slow and Steady

Our desire to hit timelines often makes us overlook fully preparing our books before hitting publish. It's more important to give readers an amazing book than to rush.

Don't Do Everything!

If you're an indie author like me, doing everything we "need to do" is far from possible. Doing it all causes burnout — so pick what serves you.

Handling Stress

Being a self-published author means wearing all the hats — creative director, marketer, financial officer, and more. Here are tricks I use to manage the pressure.

A Day in the Life

Welcome behind the scenes to the world of an indie author — a rollercoaster of creativity, numbers, and the pursuit of dreams. Here is the fun and the drudgery of a day in my life as a writer, editor, cover designer, marketer, and advertiser.

Let's Get Focused

Writing is incredibly rewarding, but also incredibly challenging — especially when the internet is constantly vying for my attention. Here are a few steps that help me focus, and may help you too.

Be Kind to Yourself

One of the hardest life lessons I struggle with every day is to be kind to myself. As a parent, an author, a chronic sufferer, and a human, it's hard to remember a simple truth: being yourself is enough.