
Other than Her Runaway Earl, what was the last second chance romance you read?
Over the last few weeks, I realized how important simple reminders are. With my routine and my family’s routine out of whack, I fell into that trap of telling myself I wasn’t doing enough when it came to my writing. This was especially so because I was preparing a new book for release.
Some authors achieve success (whatever that looks like to them) after publishing one book. Others in book five. Some, not until book twenty-two. The latter is not appealing but is closer to the reality for lots of indie authors. It goes to show that with persistence and patience, success is achievable. I remind myself that my way is the right way for me and my career.
When I decided to embark on a career in writing, I was overwhelmed by the multitude of writing advice about writing four, five, and ten books a year. And don’t get me started on rapid release and writing to market. It took time but I realized it was okay to do all or none of those things as long as I had a plan, or as you know from my other posts (Sustaining my writing during stressful times), goals that could be carried out from start to finish.
If there is one constant across the board it would be to keep writing. Write the next book. Write, edit, publish, repeat.
Great communities have helped increase and improve my skills. Usually, during the summer, my in-person writing group takes a break. This summer three of us have committed to writing more, not less, holding each other accountable with weekly check-ins and critique exchanges.
There are three main areas in which I invest in myself but everyone’s area of need will be different. Mine are:
Week 5
Small steps: Can be accomplished now.
Write daily (no matter the word count). Received book two back from editor and spent the last two weeks reviewing and started editing.
Short term goals: Can be accomplished in one week.
Work on marketing twice per week. Working book two cover which I’m hoping to reveal soon.
Long term goals: one month
Finish book 2. In the middle of book two edits.
Dream: three months or more
Publish 1 story a month starting May – October
Publish 6 titles in six months
Works completed:
What I’m listening to: 2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better