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Manage Expectations

Success means something different to every author — from seeing your book on Amazon to Brandon Sanderson–level stardom. Here is how I think about expectations so I can set and reach my goals.

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.

Navigating Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like a fraud — that your achievements are just luck and soon someone will expose you? "Imposter syndrome" has affected me many times. Here is how I navigate it.

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.